Fortive Corporation (FTV) — Stock Score Summary

Fortive Corporation (FTV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Fortive is a diversified industrial technology conglomerate. While it has exposure to industrial automation, its conglomerate structure and lower quality score (Q: 48) make it less attractive than pure-play thematic compounders.

Fortive Corporation is a diversified industrial technology company specializing in professional and engineering products, software, and services across segments like Intelligent Operating Solutions and Precision Technologies. The company's competitive moat is built on its portfolio of market-leading brands, proprietary technologies, and mission-critical solutions deeply embedded in customer workflows, generating high switching costs. Fortive is known for its operational excellence and focus on niche, high-value industrial applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$62.78
Market Cap$18.0B
P/E (TTM)36.16
P/E (Forward)19.09
Price/Book3.09
Return on Equity6.8%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity58.81
Gross Margin63.3%
Operating Margin17.9%
Revenue Growth7.7%
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow$954M

Fortive Corporation operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortive Corporation’s (FTV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Fortive Corporation (FTV) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (47), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Fortive Corporation have an economic moat?
Fortive Corporation (FTV) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. 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 Fortive Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Fortive Corporation (FTV) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. 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 Fortive Corporation in?
Fortive Corporation (FTV) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (United States).
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