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BIO-TECHNE CORP (TECH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TECH - Nasdaq - US09073M1045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

53.14  -0.04 (-0.08%)

After market: 53.14 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, TECH scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TECH was compared to 55 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making TECH a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. TECH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make TECH a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TECH had positive earnings in the past year.
TECH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
TECH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years TECH had a positive operating cash flow.
TECH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTECH 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 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.98%, TECH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
TECH's Return On Equity of 6.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TECH outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.71%, TECH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TECH is below the industry average of 13.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.98%
ROE 6.52%
ROIC 7.71%
ROA(3y)9.62%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.83%
ROIC(3y)10.35%
ROIC(5y)9.61%
TECH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTECH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of TECH (10.89%) is better than 83.64% of its industry peers.
TECH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TECH has a better Operating Margin (18.05%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TECH has remained more or less at the same level.
TECH has a better Gross Margin (66.39%) than 94.55% of its industry peers.
TECH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.05%
PM (TTM) 10.89%
GM 66.39%
OM growth 3Y-6.6%
OM growth 5Y0.54%
PM growth 3Y-1.27%
PM growth 5Y1.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.03%
TECH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTECH 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

TECH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
TECH has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TECH has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TECH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TECH Yearly Shares OutstandingTECH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
TECH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTECH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

TECH has an Altman-Z score of 9.56. This indicates that TECH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.56, TECH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
TECH has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.49. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.49, TECH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that TECH is not too dependend on debt financing.
TECH has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.49
Altman-Z 9.56
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC10.06%
TECH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTECH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.71 indicates that TECH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TECH has a better Current ratio (3.71) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
TECH has a Quick Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that TECH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TECH's Quick ratio of 2.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TECH outperforms 52.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 2.58
TECH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTECH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.72% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, TECH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.54% in the last year.
TECH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.72%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y9.61%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TECH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.44% on average per year.
TECH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue Next Year4.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
TECH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTECH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
TECH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTECH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TECH.
TECH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TECH is cheaper than 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, TECH is valued at the same level.
TECH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TECH is valued a bit cheaper than 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. TECH is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.12
Fwd PE 25.06
TECH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTECH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TECH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
TECH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TECH is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.74
EV/EBITDA 25.91
TECH Per share dataTECH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
TECH has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)2.93
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TECH has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
TECH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.51. TECH pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, TECH pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

5.2 History

The dividend of TECH decreases each year by -0.07%.
TECH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TECH has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
TECH Yearly Dividends per shareTECH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

TECH pays out 38.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.46%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%
TECH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTECH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
TECH Dividend Payout.TECH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TECH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BIO-TECHNE CORP

NASDAQ:TECH (7/3/2025, 5:00:01 PM)

After market: 53.14 0 (0%)

53.14

-0.04 (-0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners105.59%
Inst Owner Change3.46%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner Change1.13%
Market Cap8.33B
Analysts78.26
Price Target70.56 (32.78%)
Short Float %3.96%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
DP38.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.96%
Min EPS beat(2)6.57%
Max EPS beat(2)7.36%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(4)7.75%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.1%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.03%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.63%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.67%
PT rev (1m)-14.72%
PT rev (3m)-19.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.12
Fwd PE 25.06
P/S 6.89
P/FCF 37.74
P/OCF 31.45
P/B 4.13
P/tB 13.75
EV/EBITDA 25.91
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY3.18%
SpS7.71
BVpS12.87
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)2.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.98%
ROE 6.52%
ROCE 8.82%
ROIC 7.71%
ROICexc 8.17%
ROICexgc 20.68%
OM 18.05%
PM (TTM) 10.89%
GM 66.39%
FCFM 18.26%
ROA(3y)9.62%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)12.83%
ROIC(3y)10.35%
ROIC(5y)9.61%
ROICexc(3y)11.38%
ROICexc(5y)10.7%
ROICexgc(3y)34.23%
ROICexgc(5y)37.23%
ROCE(3y)11.84%
ROCE(5y)11%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.42%
OM growth 3Y-6.6%
OM growth 5Y0.54%
PM growth 3Y-1.27%
PM growth 5Y1.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.49
Debt/EBITDA 1
Cap/Depr 39.78%
Cap/Sales 3.65%
Interest Coverage 13.35
Cash Conversion 80.49%
Profit Quality 167.69%
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 2.58
Altman-Z 9.56
F-Score5
WACC10.06%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)45.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.92%
Profit Quality(3y)106.47%
Profit Quality(5y)121.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.72%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y9.61%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y9.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
Revenue Next Year4.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.48%
EBIT growth 5Y10.77%
EBIT Next Year22.6%
EBIT Next 3Y14.76%
EBIT Next 5Y13.88%
FCF growth 1Y-5.13%
FCF growth 3Y-8.47%
FCF growth 5Y8.61%
OCF growth 1Y-3.23%
OCF growth 3Y-5.31%
OCF growth 5Y10.49%