Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) — Stock Score Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Agilent Technologies is a high-quality business (Q: 64) with strong moats in scientific instruments and diagnostics, aligning with the 'Durable Quality & Moats' theme. However, it lacks a *specific, unpriced macro inflection point* from our identified themes that would create an asymmetric opportunity within the 18-month horizon, making it a good 'buy and hold' but not a high-conviction macro play.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables. Its competitive advantage stems from its comprehensive portfolio of high-precision scientific tools and strong R&D capabilities that serve critical research and quality control functions. Agilent operates as a key enabler for advancements in pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental analysis, and diagnostics worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$135.38
Market Cap$32.5B
P/E (TTM)25.40
P/E (Forward)17.57
Price/Book4.71
Return on Equity19.9%
Return on Invested Capital14.9%
Debt/Equity51.39
Gross Margin52.3%
Operating Margin22.9%
Revenue Growth7.0%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$856M

Agilent Technologies, Inc. operates in the Diagnostics & Research industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agilent Technologies, Inc.’s (A) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (33), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Agilent Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Agilent Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 57/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Agilent Technologies, Inc. in?
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry (United States).