IQVIA HOLDINGS INC (IQV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:IQV - US46266C1053 - Common Stock
221.925 USD
+2.02 (+0.92%)
IQV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. IQV scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. IQV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IQV was profitable.
In the past year IQV had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years IQV has been profitable.
In the past 5 years IQV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
IQV has a better Return On Assets (4.32%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.41%, IQV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.40%, IQV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IQV is significantly below the industry average of 14.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.99%) for IQV is below the current ROIC(9.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.32% | ||
| ROE | 21.41% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% |
ROA(3y)4.83%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)21.26%
ROE(5y)16.88%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
1.3 Margins
IQV has a better Profit Margin (7.88%) than 71.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IQV has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.41%, IQV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
IQV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.25%, IQV is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IQV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.88% | ||
| GM | 34.25% |
OM growth 3Y13.09%
OM growth 5Y13.9%
PM growth 3Y8.58%
PM growth 5Y38.92%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IQV is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQV has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, IQV has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IQV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that IQV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IQV has a Altman-Z score (2.06) which is in line with its industry peers.
IQV has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.71. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IQV would need 7.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IQV (7.71) is better than 61.40% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.45 is on the high side and indicates that IQV has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.45, IQV is not doing good in the industry: 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC10.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that IQV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, IQV is not doing good in the industry: 91.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
IQV has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that IQV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IQV (0.84) is worse than 84.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IQV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.13%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.72% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, IQV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IQV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.13%
EPS 3Y7.25%
EPS 5Y11.72%
EPS Q2Q%6.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.6%
Revenue growth 3Y3.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
IQV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.04%
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.35, the valuation of IQV can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IQV is valued cheaper than 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IQV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say IQV is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.04, IQV is valued on the expensive side.
91.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IQV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.82. IQV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IQV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IQV is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
IQV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IQV is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates IQV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of IQV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)1.65
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IQV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:IQV (10/24/2025, 11:07:55 AM)
221.925
+2.02 (+0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.98%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap37.73B
Revenue(TTM)15.70B
Net Income(TTM)1.24B
Analysts81.38
Price Target220.67 (-0.57%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1%
Min EPS beat(2)0.45%
Max EPS beat(2)1.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.62%
Max EPS beat(4)1.56%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.66%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)0.84%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)1.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)0.24%
PT rev (3m)14.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.04 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.93 |
EPS(TTM)11.47
EY5.17%
EPS(NY)13.02
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)11.82
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)15.39
OCFY6.94%
SpS92.35
BVpS33.99
TBVpS-84.88
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)1.65
Graham Number93.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.32% | ||
| ROE | 21.41% | ||
| ROCE | 10.75% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.88% | ||
| GM | 34.25% | ||
| FCFM | 12.8% |
ROA(3y)4.83%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)21.26%
ROE(5y)16.88%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
ROICexc(3y)9.76%
ROICexc(5y)7.99%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.28%
ROCE(5y)8.4%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y16.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.05%
OM growth 3Y13.09%
OM growth 5Y13.9%
PM growth 3Y8.58%
PM growth 5Y38.92%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score4
WACC10.14%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)57.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.59%
Profit Quality(3y)136.6%
Profit Quality(5y)225.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.13%
EPS 3Y7.25%
EPS 5Y11.72%
EPS Q2Q%6.44%
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.6%
Revenue growth 3Y3.55%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.48%
EBIT growth 1Y7.86%
EBIT growth 3Y17.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.64%
EBIT Next Year21.15%
EBIT Next 3Y11.05%
EBIT Next 5Y9.31%
FCF growth 1Y27.05%
FCF growth 3Y-2.8%
FCF growth 5Y20.42%
OCF growth 1Y16.73%
OCF growth 3Y-2.63%
OCF growth 5Y13.9%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC / IQV FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for IQVIA HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IQV.
What is the valuation status for IQV stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IQVIA HOLDINGS INC (IQV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IQVIA HOLDINGS INC?
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC (IQV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IQV stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IQVIA HOLDINGS INC (IQV) is expected to grow by 7.56% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IQV stock?
The dividend rating of IQVIA HOLDINGS INC (IQV) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.