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Cardinal Health, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $54.6B · Avg Vol: $440M/d

91
StockRank
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Q
65
V
50
M
76
P/E (TTM)
33.0x
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Cardinal Health has quality Q64 and momentum M68, but value at V49 is one point below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails, consistent with the Mexican line flagged earlier in this run.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global integrated healthcare services and products company, playing a critical role in the healthcare supply chain through pharmaceutical and medical products distribution. The company's immense scale and extensive logistical network provide an indispensable link between manufacturers and healthcare providers, ensuring efficient delivery of essential supplies. This market position, alongside its portfolio of medical products, creates a significant competitive moat.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue181.3B205.0B226.8B222.6B7.1%254.2B232.6B246.7B3.5%
EPS-3.351.003.486.48154.6%7.239.179.4813.5%
Shares273.0M251.0M244.0M238.7M-12.6%232.6M
Debt5.3B4.7B5.1B8.5B17.1%10.0B
Equity-709.0M-3.0B-3.2B-2.8B
Op CF3.2B2.8B3.8B2.4B-8.9%5.2B
Inv CF567.0M-454.0M-1.8B-5.6B
Fin CF-2.5B-3.1B-847.0M1.9B
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PRICE (1Y)+3.9%
221225230235240Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$234.55
RSI (14)
46.5
52W High
$258.30
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
16.5%87.5
ROE
neg eq95.0
GP/Assets
18.4%43.5
Op. Margin
1.3%46.9
FCF/Assets
8.3%81.2
Piotroski
669.5
Int. Cover
6.8x56.9
D/E Ratio
neg eq56.9
Current Ratio
0.88x8.6
Value
50
P/E (TTM)
33.0x35.3
EV/EBITDA
14.3x48.8
P/FCF
12.4x77.2
P/B
-19.3x25.0
P/S
0.2x97.7
Div Yield
0.9%21.1
Momentum
76
52W High %
91%84.4
RS 6M
-10%53.8
SMA 50/200
1.09x76.1
EPS Rev 4W
+16.9%92.9
EPS Rev 12W
+17.5%91.0
EPS Improve
+95%72.9
Q Growth
67%79.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$54.6B
P/E (Forward)
16.9x
Gross Margin
3.8%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CAHCardinal Health, Inc.(you)$54.6B91Strong Buy
CORCencora, Inc.$61.5B65Hold
MCKMcKesson Corporation$104.2B75Buy
HSICHenry Schein, Inc.$10.0B84Strong Buy
601607.SSShanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd$9.0B83Strong Buy
1099.HKSinopharm Group Co. Ltd.$6.3B88Strong Buy
7459.TMediPal Holdings Corporation$3.7B94Strong Buy
SIG.AXSigma Healthcare Limited$22.1B51Hold
600511.SSChina National Medicines Corporation Ltd.$3.0B92Strong Buy
2784.TAlfresa Holdings Corporation$2.5B84Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 2.0% · P/E 24.0x · Gross margin 52.2%

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH): Stock Score Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Cardinal Health has quality Q64 and momentum M68, but value at V49 is one point below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails, consistent with the Mexican line flagged earlier in this run.

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global integrated healthcare services and products company, playing a critical role in the healthcare supply chain through pharmaceutical and medical products distribution. The company's immense scale and extensive logistical network provide an indispensable link between manufacturers and healthcare providers, ensuring efficient delivery of essential supplies. This market position, alongside its portfolio of medical products, creates a significant competitive moat.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$234.55
Market Cap$54.6B
P/E (TTM)32.97
P/E (Forward)16.94
Price/Book-19.27
Return on Invested Capital16.5%
Gross Margin3.8%
Operating Margin1.3%
Revenue Growth5.8%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$4.4B

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates in the Medical Distribution industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s (CAH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (50), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Cardinal Health, Inc. have an economic moat?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 Cardinal Health, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. 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 Cardinal Health, Inc. in?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Distribution industry (United States).