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CVS

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CVS Health Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $137.5B · Avg Vol: $887M/d

90
StockRank
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Q
47
V
52
M
88
P/E (TTM)
47.2x
ROE
3.8%
D/E
1.0x
Dividend %
2.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

CVS Health has exceptional momentum at M87, the strongest in this batch, but quality at Q46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.26% is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CVS Health Corporation is an integrated healthcare company operating retail pharmacies (CVS Pharmacy), pharmacy benefit management services (CVS Caremark), and health insurance plans (Aetna). Its competitive moat is built on unmatched scale and vertical integration across pharmacy, PBM, and insurance segments, creating a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem. CVS Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the U.S., offering a broad range of health services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue322.5B357.8B372.8B402.1B7.6%405.6B409.4B426.7B3.0%
EPS3.296.493.671.40-24.8%2.281.551.7511.7%
Shares1.3B1.3B1.3B1.3B-2.2%1.3B
Debt70.7B79.4B82.9B80.0B4.2%78.3B
Equity71.5B76.5B75.6B75.2B1.7%
Op CF16.2B13.4B9.1B10.6B-13.0%10.3B
Inv CF-5.0B-20.9B-7.6B-5.9B
Fin CF-10.5B2.7B-1.1B-4.9B
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PRICE (1Y)+7.2%
98.32101104108111Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$107.74
RSI (14)
69.4
52W High
$110.00
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
47
ROIC
3.2%52.6
ROE
3.8%53.9
GP/Assets
21.4%50.7
Op. Margin
4.1%54.1
FCF/Assets
2.1%55.7
Piotroski
668.2
Int. Cover
1.7x42.3
D/E Ratio
1.01x14.3
Current Ratio
0.87x7.5
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
47.2x22.9
EV/EBITDA
13.2x53.0
P/FCF
26.4x47.6
P/B
1.8x65.2
P/S
0.3x95.5
Div Yield
2.5%56.5
Momentum
88
52W High %
98%97.5
RS 6M
24%88.5
SMA 50/200
1.20x89.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.3%80.7
EPS Rev 12W
+2.8%73.9
EPS Improve
+269%91.7
Q Growth
65%79.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$137.5B
P/E (Forward)
12.8x
Gross Margin
13.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CVSCVS Health Corporation(you)$137.5B90STRONG BUY
ELVElevance Health, Inc.$81.9B94STRONG BUY
CIThe Cigna Group$76.6B97STRONG BUY
UNHUnitedHealth Group Incorporated$382.1B91STRONG BUY
HUMHumana Inc.$46.7B86STRONG BUY
CNCCentene Corporation$31.3B92STRONG BUY
OSCROscar Health, Inc.$8.5B88STRONG BUY
MOHMolina Healthcare, Inc.$10.3B77BUY
PGNYProgyny, Inc.$2.4B97STRONG BUY
CLOVClover Health Investments, Corp.$2.3B73BUY

Peer medians: ROE 2.1% · P/E 23.4x · Gross margin 50.1%

CVS Health Corporation (CVS) — Stock Score Summary

CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (88/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. CVS Health has exceptional momentum at M87, the strongest in this batch, but quality at Q46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.26% is separately adverse.

CVS Health Corporation is an integrated healthcare company operating retail pharmacies (CVS Pharmacy), pharmacy benefit management services (CVS Caremark), and health insurance plans (Aetna). Its competitive moat is built on unmatched scale and vertical integration across pharmacy, PBM, and insurance segments, creating a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem. CVS Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the U.S., offering a broad range of health services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$107.74
Market Cap$137.5B
P/E (TTM)47.20
P/E (Forward)12.79
Price/Book1.77
Return on Equity3.8%
Return on Invested Capital3.2%
Debt/Equity1.01x
Gross Margin13.4%
Operating Margin4.1%
Revenue Growth6.1%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$5.2B

CVS Health Corporation operates in the Healthcare Plans industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVS Health Corporation’s (CVS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (52), and Momentum (88) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CVS Health Corporation have an economic moat?
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 CVS Health Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 CVS Health Corporation in?
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Healthcare Plans industry (United States).