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PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PDCO - US7033951036 - Common Stock

31.33 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Last: 4/16/2025, 8:00:00 PM
31.34 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 4/16/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PDCO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PDCO was compared to 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. PDCO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PDCO is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PDCO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PDCO was profitable.
PDCO had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
PDCO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PDCO always reported negative operating cash flow.
PDCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPDCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.90%, PDCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.02%, PDCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PDCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: PDCO outperforms 75.24% of its industry peers.
PDCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 14.02%
ROIC 8.36%
ROA(3y)7.01%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)18.89%
ROE(5y)0.46%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)9.45%
PDCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPDCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.13%, PDCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDCO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.08%, PDCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PDCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PDCO has a Gross Margin (20.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PDCO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.08%
PM (TTM) 2.13%
GM 20.47%
OM growth 3Y2.63%
OM growth 5Y9.29%
PM growth 3Y2.37%
PM growth 5Y13.55%
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
PDCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPDCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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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 PDCO is still creating some value.
PDCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PDCO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PDCO is higher compared to a year ago.
PDCO Yearly Shares OutstandingPDCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
PDCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPDCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

PDCO has an Altman-Z score of 4.06. This indicates that PDCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PDCO has a Altman-Z score of 4.06. This is in the better half of the industry: PDCO outperforms 78.10% of its industry peers.
PDCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating PDCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PDCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDCO outperforms 55.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.06
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.97%
PDCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPDCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that PDCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.41, PDCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PDCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that PDCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PDCO (0.73) is worse than 81.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.73
PDCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPDCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PDCO have decreased strongly by -15.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PDCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.53% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.85% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PDCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.88%
EPS 3Y6.36%
EPS 5Y10.53%
EPS Q2Q%-27.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y3.34%
Sales Q2Q%-2.7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PDCO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PDCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.78%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.64%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y2.87%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
PDCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPDCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
PDCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPDCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.98, the valuation of PDCO can be described as correct.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say PDCO is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.14 indicates a correct valuation of PDCO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PDCO is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PDCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.98
Fwd PE 13.14
PDCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPDCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PDCO is valued a bit cheaper than 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.57
PDCO Per share dataPDCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PDCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PDCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.59. PDCO pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, PDCO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of PDCO has a limited annual growth rate of 0.19%.
PDCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PDCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
PDCO Yearly Dividends per sharePDCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

PDCO pays out 66.64% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PDCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.64%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
PDCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPDCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B
PDCO Dividend Payout.PDCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PDCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PATTERSON COS INC

NASDAQ:PDCO (4/16/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 31.34 +0.01 (+0.03%)

31.33

+0.01 (+0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)06-16 2025-06-16/amc
Inst Owners90.4%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.77B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)138.78M
Analysts69.47
Price Target30.88 (-1.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.19%
DP66.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.54%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.44%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.48%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.75%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.34%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.47%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)1.46%
PT rev (3m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.98
Fwd PE 13.14
P/S 0.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.8
P/tB 4.2
EV/EBITDA 10.57
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)2.38
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)-9.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-9.09
OCFYN/A
SpS73.6
BVpS11.19
TBVpS7.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 14.02%
ROCE 13.11%
ROIC 8.36%
ROICexc 9.03%
ROICexgc 11.21%
OM 3.08%
PM (TTM) 2.13%
GM 20.47%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.01%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)18.89%
ROE(5y)0.46%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)9.45%
ROICexc(3y)11.95%
ROICexc(5y)10.22%
ROICexgc(3y)15.51%
ROICexgc(5y)13.52%
ROCE(3y)15.2%
ROCE(5y)12.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.88%
OM growth 3Y2.63%
OM growth 5Y9.29%
PM growth 3Y2.37%
PM growth 5Y13.55%
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.14
Cap/Depr 68.52%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 4.06
F-Score4
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)66.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.88%
EPS 3Y6.36%
EPS 5Y10.53%
EPS Q2Q%-27.12%
EPS Next Y-5.78%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y3.34%
Sales Q2Q%-2.7%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y2.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.9%
EBIT growth 3Y6.29%
EBIT growth 5Y12.93%
EBIT Next Year7.53%
EBIT Next 3Y6.15%
EBIT Next 5Y5.08%
FCF growth 1Y6.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.06%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PATTERSON COS INC / PDCO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PDCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PDCO.


What is the valuation status of PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PATTERSON COS INC?

PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PDCO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) is expected to decline by -5.78% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) stock?

The dividend rating of PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.64%.