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JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:JNJ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4781601046 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

167.33  +2.59 (+1.57%)

After market: 167.25 -0.08 (-0.05%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, JNJ scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JNJ was compared to 194 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While JNJ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JNJ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally JNJ also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes JNJ very considerable 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 93.81% of the companies in the same industry.
JNJ's Return On Equity of 28.88% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 95.36% of its industry peers.
JNJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) than 90.21% 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 14.91%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.00%, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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 91.75% of its industry peers.
JNJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.98%, JNJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JNJ has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for JNJ is higher compared to a year ago.
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 4.17. This indicates that JNJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JNJ's Altman-Z score of 4.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNJ outperforms 77.32% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JNJ is 2.74, which is a good value as it means it would take JNJ, 2.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.74, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that JNJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, JNJ is not doing good in the industry: 64.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.74
Altman-Z 4.17
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC10.13%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that JNJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.01, JNJ is not doing good in the industry: 82.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JNJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that JNJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JNJ's Quick ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JNJ is outperformed by 84.02% 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.
JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.68%.
JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.60% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, JNJ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.89% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, JNJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.89%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.87%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.73, which indicates a correct valuation of JNJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JNJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JNJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.86 indicates a correct valuation of JNJ.
78.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, JNJ is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.73
Fwd PE 14.86
JNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JNJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: JNJ is cheaper than 82.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JNJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JNJ is cheaper than 81.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.73
EV/EBITDA 13.55
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.
JNJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)5.87
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JNJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.20, JNJ pays a better dividend. On top of this JNJ pays more dividend than 93.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, JNJ pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.16%

5.2 History

The dividend of JNJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
JNJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JNJ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
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 (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 167.25 -0.08 (-0.05%)

167.33

+2.59 (+1.57%)

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 Owners74.05%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.83%
Market Cap402.99B
Analysts72.41
Price Target173.37 (3.61%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio2.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.16%
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)-0.02%
PT rev (3m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.73
Fwd PE 14.86
P/S 4.45
P/FCF 21.73
P/OCF 17.5
P/B 5.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.55
EPS(TTM)10
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)11.26
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)7.7
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)9.56
OCFY5.71%
SpS37.63
BVpS32.58
TBVpS-8.09
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)5.87
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 4.17
F-Score4
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y7.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.86%
EBIT growth 3Y4.44%
EBIT growth 5Y4.79%
EBIT Next Year24.74%
EBIT Next 3Y11.9%
EBIT Next 5Y7.92%
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%