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AZN

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AstraZeneca PLC · Healthcare · United Kingdom · $262.5B · Avg Vol: $425M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
73
V
41
M
64
P/E (TTM)
25.4x
ROE
23.5%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
1.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

AstraZeneca has strong quality Q72 and momentum M63, but value at V37 is below the calibrated floor, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AstraZeneca PLC is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The company boasts a robust pipeline of innovative therapies, strong R&D capabilities, and global market presence, making it a leader in multiple therapeutic areas. Its commitment to breakthrough science provides a significant competitive moat in the healthcare industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue44.4B45.8B54.1B58.7B9.8%60.4B63.2B66.8B6.6%
EPS2.123.844.546.6046.0%6.4711.0066.7%
Shares1.5B1.6B1.6B1.6B+0.1%1.6B
Debt29.1B28.4B30.1B29.1B0.0%34.0B
Equity37.0B39.1B40.8B48.7B9.5%
Op CF9.8B10.3B11.9B14.6B14.1%14.2B
Inv CF-3.0B-4.1B-8.0B-6.8B
Fin CF-6.8B-6.6B-4.0B-7.5B
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PRICE (1Y)-5.1%
165172180187195Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$169.64
RSI (14)
24.6
52W High
$210.52
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
73
ROIC
16.8%88.5
ROE
23.5%91.0
GP/Assets
43.2%83.1
Op. Margin
27.9%90.3
FCF/Assets
5.7%72.5
Piotroski
893.2
Int. Cover
8.7x59.4
D/E Ratio
0.72x21.2
Current Ratio
0.91x8.4
Value
41
P/E (TTM)
25.4x47.0
EV/EBITDA
14.0x48.9
P/FCF
40.0x33.0
P/B
5.4x25.0
P/S
4.2x46.5
Div Yield
1.9%45.3
Momentum
64
52W High %
81%71.7
RS 6M
-16%52.6
SMA 50/200
0.98x60.2
EPS Rev 4W
+9.1%95.3
EPS Rev 12W
+10.4%86.3
EPS Improve
+36%47.0
Q Growth
6%44.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$262.5B
P/E (Forward)
18.7x
Gross Margin
81.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AZN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AZNAstraZeneca PLC(you)$262.5B83STRONG BUY
NOVO-B.CONovo Nordisk A/S$214.5B84STRONG BUY
NOVN.SWNovartis AG$297.7B87STRONG BUY
AMGNAmgen Inc.$203.0B85STRONG BUY
MRKMerck & Co., Inc.$323.7B92STRONG BUY
RO.SWRoche Holding AG$336.1B92STRONG BUY
ABBV.MXAbbVie Inc.$438.5B87STRONG BUY
GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.$160.5B92STRONG BUY
JNJJohnson & Johnson$634.8B84STRONG BUY
PFE.DEPfizer Inc.$138.0B94STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 2.0% · P/E 23.4x · Gross margin 50.0%

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) — Stock Score Summary

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. AstraZeneca has strong quality Q72 and momentum M63, but value at V37 is below the calibrated floor, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

AstraZeneca PLC is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The company boasts a robust pipeline of innovative therapies, strong R&D capabilities, and global market presence, making it a leader in multiple therapeutic areas. Its commitment to breakthrough science provides a significant competitive moat in the healthcare industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$169.64
Market Cap$262.5B
P/E (TTM)25.43
P/E (Forward)18.75
Price/Book5.38
Return on Equity23.5%
Return on Invested Capital16.8%
Debt/Equity0.72x
Gross Margin81.5%
Operating Margin27.9%
Revenue Growth12.5%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$6.6B

AstraZeneca PLC operates in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AstraZeneca PLC’s (AZN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (41), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AstraZeneca PLC have an economic moat?
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 AstraZeneca PLC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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 AstraZeneca PLC in?
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry (United Kingdom).