ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LLY • US5324571083
Current stock price
787.9 EUR
-7.3 (-0.92%)
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This LLY.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LLY.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LLY had positive earnings in the past year.
- LLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LLY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LLY's Return On Assets of 18.35% is amongst the best of the industry. LLY outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- LLY has a Return On Equity of 77.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LLY (31.47%) is better than 96.08% of its industry peers.
- LLY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.61%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (25.56%) for LLY is below the current ROIC(31.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.35% | ||
| ROE | 77.78% | ||
| ROIC | 31.47% |
ROA(3y)13.33%
ROA(5y)12.81%
ROE(3y)67.02%
ROE(5y)64.37%
ROIC(3y)25.56%
ROIC(5y)23%
1.3 Margins
- LLY has a Profit Margin of 31.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 96.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LLY has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of LLY (45.56%) is better than 96.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LLY has grown nicely.
- LLY has a Gross Margin of 83.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
- LLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.66% | ||
| GM | 83.04% |
OM growth 3Y16.24%
OM growth 5Y10.3%
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5Y4.64%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. LLY.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LLY is creating value.
- LLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LLY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LLY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LLY has an Altman-Z score of 8.04. This indicates that LLY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LLY's Altman-Z score of 8.04 is amongst the best of the industry. LLY outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- LLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LLY would need 7.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LLY (7.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54 is on the high side and indicates that LLY has dependencies on debt financing.
- LLY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: LLY underperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.04 |
ROIC/WACC3.4
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- LLY has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that LLY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.58, LLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LLY has a better Quick ratio (1.19) than 68.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. LLY.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 86.23% over the past year.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.01% yearly.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 44.70%.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.23%
EPS 3Y44.11%
EPS 5Y25.01%
EPS Q2Q%41.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.69%
Revenue growth 5Y21.58%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
3.2 Future
- LLY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.51% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LLY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.39%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue Next Year28.37%
Revenue Next 2Y22.04%
Revenue Next 3Y18.96%
Revenue Next 5Y14.96%
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 stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. LLY.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.72, LLY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, LLY is valued a bit more expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.13, the valuation of LLY can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LLY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LLY is more expensive than 60.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LLY is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LLY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LLY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 144.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- LLY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LLY's earnings are expected to grow with 27.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
5. LLY.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, LLY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, LLY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LLY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LLY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.17%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LLY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- LLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP26.09%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
LLY.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LLY (3/26/2026, 2:51:08 PM)
787.9
-7.3 (-0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners84.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap743.27B
Revenue(TTM)65.18B
Net Income(TTM)20.64B
Analysts81.54
Price Target1036.92 (31.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend4.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.17%
DP26.09%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.98%
Min EPS beat(2)11.92%
Max EPS beat(2)22.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.46%
Min EPS beat(4)9.38%
Max EPS beat(4)22.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)23.37%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)18.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.81%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.81%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.28%
PT rev (1m)4.24%
PT rev (3m)13.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 | ||
| P/S | 13.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 144.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.25 | ||
| P/B | 32.47 | ||
| P/tB | 61.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.55 |
EPS(TTM)20.89
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)30.16
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)5.45
FCFY0.69%
OCF(TTM)15.37
OCFY1.95%
SpS59.6
BVpS24.27
TBVpS12.91
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number106.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.35% | ||
| ROE | 77.78% | ||
| ROCE | 38.44% | ||
| ROIC | 31.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.23% | ||
| OM | 45.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.66% | ||
| GM | 83.04% | ||
| FCFM | 9.15% |
ROA(3y)13.33%
ROA(5y)12.81%
ROE(3y)67.02%
ROE(5y)64.37%
ROIC(3y)25.56%
ROIC(5y)23%
ROICexc(3y)27.7%
ROICexc(5y)25.05%
ROICexgc(3y)35.92%
ROICexgc(5y)34.98%
ROCE(3y)33.47%
ROCE(5y)29.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.55%
OM growth 3Y16.24%
OM growth 5Y10.3%
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5Y4.64%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 543.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 46.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.04 |
F-Score7
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC3.4
Cap/Depr(3y)500.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)364.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.23%
EPS 3Y44.11%
EPS 5Y25.01%
EPS Q2Q%41.73%
EPS Next Y44.39%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.69%
Revenue growth 5Y21.58%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
Revenue Next Year28.37%
Revenue Next 2Y22.04%
Revenue Next 3Y18.96%
Revenue Next 5Y14.96%
EBIT growth 1Y74.26%
EBIT growth 3Y53.07%
EBIT growth 5Y34.09%
EBIT Next Year54.56%
EBIT Next 3Y29.09%
EBIT Next 5Y22.24%
FCF growth 1Y1339.54%
FCF growth 3Y9.04%
FCF growth 5Y5.93%
OCF growth 1Y90.67%
OCF growth 3Y30.38%
OCF growth 5Y20.93%
ELI LILLY & CO / LLY.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELI LILLY & CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LLY.DE.
What is the valuation status of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LLY stock?
ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LLY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is 37.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 32.47.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ELI LILLY & CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is expected to grow by 44.39% in the next year.