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JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:JNJ - US4781601046 - Common Stock

188.64 USD
+2.66 (+1.43%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
188.76 USD
+0.12 (+0.06%)
After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

JNJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 196 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. JNJ has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JNJ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. JNJ also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make JNJ suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JNJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year JNJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years JNJ has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years JNJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
JNJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJNJ 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 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.72%, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of JNJ (28.88%) is better than 94.39% of its industry peers.
JNJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) than 91.84% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JNJ is in line with the industry average of 15.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.72%
ROE 28.88%
ROIC 13.57%
ROA(3y)12.79%
ROA(5y)11.65%
ROE(3y)31.38%
ROE(5y)29.12%
ROIC(3y)15.41%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
JNJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJNJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

JNJ's Profit Margin of 25.00% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 94.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JNJ has declined.
JNJ's Operating Margin of 25.61% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JNJ has grown nicely.
JNJ's Gross Margin of 67.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNJ outperforms 75.51% of its industry peers.
JNJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.61%
PM (TTM) 25%
GM 67.98%
OM growth 3Y0.33%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-15.79%
PM growth 5Y-2.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
JNJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJNJ 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JNJ is still creating some value.
JNJ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JNJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
JNJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
JNJ Yearly Shares OutstandingJNJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
JNJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJNJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

JNJ has an Altman-Z score of 4.40. This indicates that JNJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JNJ has a Altman-Z score of 4.40. This is in the better half of the industry: JNJ outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
JNJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.74. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JNJ would need 2.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JNJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.74 is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 90.82% of its industry peers.
JNJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating JNJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JNJ (0.61) is worse than 63.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.74
Altman-Z 4.4
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC10.19%
JNJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJNJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

JNJ has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that JNJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JNJ's Current ratio of 1.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JNJ is outperformed by 80.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that JNJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JNJ has a Quick ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JNJ underperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.76
JNJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJNJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JNJ have decreased by -4.58% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, JNJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.85% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.68% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
EPS 3Y0.64%
EPS 5Y2.85%
EPS Q2Q%-1.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%

3.2 Future

JNJ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JNJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
EPS Next 5Y6.46%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
JNJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJNJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
JNJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJNJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.86, the valuation of JNJ can be described as rather expensive.
JNJ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JNJ is cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, JNJ is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.44, JNJ is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JNJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JNJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.86
Fwd PE 16.44
JNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

JNJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JNJ is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JNJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.49
EV/EBITDA 15.01
JNJ Per share dataJNJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JNJ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of JNJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)6.62
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%, JNJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.44, JNJ pays a better dividend. On top of this JNJ pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, JNJ pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.94%

5.2 History

The dividend of JNJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
JNJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
JNJ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
JNJ Yearly Dividends per shareJNJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

JNJ pays out 53.34% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of JNJ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
JNJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJNJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
JNJ Dividend Payout.JNJ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JNJ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

NYSE:JNJ (10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 188.76 +0.12 (+0.06%)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)07-16 2025-07-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-14 2025-10-14/bmo
Inst Owners74.46%
Inst Owner Change0.11%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap454.31B
Analysts73.55
Price Target182.48 (-3.27%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio2.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.94%
Yearly Dividend4.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP53.34%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date08-26 2025-08-26 (1.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.13%
Min EPS beat(2)2.3%
Max EPS beat(2)5.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.31%
Min EPS beat(4)0.68%
Max EPS beat(4)8.28%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.74%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.51%
PT rev (1m)1.28%
PT rev (3m)5.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.86
Fwd PE 16.44
P/S 5.01
P/FCF 24.49
P/OCF 19.73
P/B 5.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.01
EPS(TTM)10
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)11.47
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)7.7
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)9.56
OCFY5.07%
SpS37.63
BVpS32.58
TBVpS-8.09
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)6.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.72%
ROE 28.88%
ROCE 16.67%
ROIC 13.57%
ROICexc 15.56%
ROICexgc 64.93%
OM 25.61%
PM (TTM) 25%
GM 67.98%
FCFM 20.47%
ROA(3y)12.79%
ROA(5y)11.65%
ROE(3y)31.38%
ROE(5y)29.12%
ROIC(3y)15.41%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
ROICexc(3y)18.76%
ROICexc(5y)17.88%
ROICexgc(3y)74.12%
ROICexgc(5y)78.04%
ROCE(3y)18.6%
ROCE(5y)17.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.41%
OM growth 3Y0.33%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-15.79%
PM growth 5Y-2.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.74
Debt/EBITDA 1.56
Cap/Depr 60.06%
Cap/Sales 4.94%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.1%
Profit Quality 81.85%
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 4.4
F-Score4
WACC10.19%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)59.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.8%
Profit Quality(3y)96.25%
Profit Quality(5y)104.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
EPS 3Y0.64%
EPS 5Y2.85%
EPS Q2Q%-1.77%
EPS Next Y9.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
EPS Next 5Y6.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.86%
EBIT growth 3Y4.44%
EBIT growth 5Y4.79%
EBIT Next Year28.57%
EBIT Next 3Y12.7%
EBIT Next 5Y8.43%
FCF growth 1Y27.51%
FCF growth 3Y0.14%
FCF growth 5Y-0.08%
OCF growth 1Y20.74%
OCF growth 3Y1.2%
OCF growth 5Y0.72%