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FORTIVE CORP (FTV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FTV - US34959J1088 - Common Stock

49.31 USD
+1.55 (+3.25%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:11:04 PM
49.31 USD
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:11:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, FTV scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTV was compared to 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FTV has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTV has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FTV had positive earnings in the past year.
FTV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FTV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FTV had a positive operating cash flow.
FTV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.21%, FTV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.61% of the companies in the same industry.
FTV's Return On Equity of 7.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTV outperforms 47.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.36%, FTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTV is below the industry average of 10.54%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.21%
ROE 7.41%
ROIC 6.36%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)8.12%
ROE(5y)9.53%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
FTV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

FTV's Profit Margin of 12.51% is amongst the best of the industry. FTV outperforms 81.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTV has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.31%, FTV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTV has grown nicely.
FTV has a Gross Margin of 59.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTV outperforms 96.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTV has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.31%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 59.78%
OM growth 3Y6.19%
OM growth 5Y12.39%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-1.86%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.93%
FTV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FTV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
FTV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FTV has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FTV is higher compared to a year ago.
FTV Yearly Shares OutstandingFTV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FTV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

FTV has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is not the best score and indicates that FTV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FTV's Altman-Z score of 2.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTV is outperformed by 60.63% of its industry peers.
FTV has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.47. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FTV would need 3.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.47, FTV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that FTV is not too dependend on debt financing.
FTV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is in the better half of the industry: FTV outperforms 65.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.47
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.8%
FTV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that FTV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTV's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTV is outperformed by 88.98% of its industry peers.
FTV has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that FTV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTV has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTV underperforms 74.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.82
FTV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FTV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.36%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.25% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FTV shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.12% in the last year.
FTV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.36%
EPS 3Y12.49%
EPS 5Y2.25%
EPS Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-2.16%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.45% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTV will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.97%
EPS Next 2Y-15.45%
EPS Next 3Y-7.33%
EPS Next 5Y0.45%
Revenue Next Year-34.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.15%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FTV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
FTV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.68, FTV is valued correctly.
FTV's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FTV is cheaper than 89.76% of the companies in the same industry.
FTV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.68 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FTV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FTV is cheaper than 65.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, FTV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.68
Fwd PE 17.68
FTV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

FTV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FTV is cheaper than 65.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FTV is valued cheaper than 90.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.04
EV/EBITDA 12.23
FTV Per share dataFTV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FTV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FTV's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.33% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.64
EPS Next 2Y-15.45%
EPS Next 3Y-7.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, FTV is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of FTV has falen by -29.22%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.87, FTV has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, FTV's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTV decreases each year by -7.91%.
FTV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As FTV did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.91%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
FTV Yearly Dividends per shareFTV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

14.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.22%
EPS Next 2Y-15.45%
EPS Next 3Y-7.33%
FTV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
FTV Dividend Payout.FTV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FORTIVE CORP

NYSE:FTV (8/22/2025, 8:11:04 PM)

After market: 49.31 0 (0%)

49.31

+1.55 (+3.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners95.45%
Inst Owner Change-7.43%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change1.53%
Market Cap16.68B
Analysts71.2
Price Target61.64 (25.01%)
Short Float %2.72%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.91%
DP14.22%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)24.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.01%
Max EPS beat(2)50.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.01%
Max EPS beat(4)50.18%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.79%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.19%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)23.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)48.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)48.47%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.67%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.31%
PT rev (1m)-8.53%
PT rev (3m)-25.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-35.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-34.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.68
Fwd PE 17.68
P/S 2.71
P/FCF 12.04
P/OCF 11.02
P/B 1.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.23
EPS(TTM)3.89
EY7.89%
EPS(NY)2.79
Fwd EY5.65%
FCF(TTM)4.1
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)4.48
OCFY9.08%
SpS18.17
BVpS30.69
TBVpS-9.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.21%
ROE 7.41%
ROCE 7.34%
ROIC 6.36%
ROICexc 7.28%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 17.31%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 59.78%
FCFM 22.54%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)8.12%
ROE(5y)9.53%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)6.49%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.7%
ROCE(5y)6.77%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y22.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.49%
OM growth 3Y6.19%
OM growth 5Y12.39%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-1.86%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.93%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.47
Debt/EBITDA 1.81
Cap/Depr 23.6%
Cap/Sales 2.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 94.19%
Profit Quality 180.25%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score6
WACC9.8%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)22.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.59%
Profit Quality(3y)157.54%
Profit Quality(5y)143.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.36%
EPS 3Y12.49%
EPS 5Y2.25%
EPS Q2Q%-3.23%
EPS Next Y-34.97%
EPS Next 2Y-15.45%
EPS Next 3Y-7.33%
EPS Next 5Y0.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-2.16%
Revenue Next Year-34.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.05%
EBIT growth 3Y12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y19.62%
EBIT Next Year-9.09%
EBIT Next 3Y0.52%
EBIT Next 5Y3.16%
FCF growth 1Y16.96%
FCF growth 3Y15.57%
FCF growth 5Y3.95%
OCF growth 1Y17.43%
OCF growth 3Y16.68%
OCF growth 5Y3.73%