Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Elanco Animal Health (ELAN): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | ELAN |
|---|---|
| Name | Elanco Animal Health Incorporated |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Health Care |
| GICS Industry Group | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
| GICS Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Market Capitalization | 12.86 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | September 20, 2018 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 24.03% | 24.62% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 37.47% | 20.37% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -4.24% | -4.02% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 43.57% | 66.36% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.65 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -75.59% | -80.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.66 | 0.58 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
No usable ROE is available for Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) this period, so the shareholder-equity return read is skipped.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 109.18%
- Q3
- 6.23%
- Median
- -26.66%
- Q1
- -64.05%
- Min
- -167.77%
- ELAN
- --
Largest peers
- LLY
- 86.02%
- NVS
- 24.33%
- AZN
- 22.57%
- JNJ
- 20.02%
- MRK
- 5.06%
- ELAN
- --
- ABBV
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) has negative net margin of -2.86%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
-2.86%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.05%
- Q3
- 4.78%
- Median
- 0.00%
- ELAN
- -2.86%
- Q1
- -4.14%
- Min
- -17.05%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 31.90%
- AZN
- 17.68%
- NVS
- 17.49%
- JNJ
- 16.20%
- ABBV
- 15.67%
- MRK
- 3.64%
- ELAN
- -2.86%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) turns 6.64% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
6.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 83.12%
- Q3
- 14.77%
- ELAN
- 6.64%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -78.82%
- Min
- -207.40%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 53.66%
- ABBV
- 39.59%
- MRK
- 35.22%
- NVS
- 34.27%
- AZN
- 29.57%
- JNJ
- 25.74%
- ELAN
- 6.64%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | -- | -26.66% |
| ROA (TTM) | -- | -12.50% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -2.86% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.64% | 0.00% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 56.18% | 37.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) grew revenue 6.22%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) grew earnings per share -169.12%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.22% | 11.45% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 2.25% | 9.94% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -169.12% | 4.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 4.17% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
No usable current ratio is available for Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) this period, so the short-term liquidity read is skipped.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 25.13
- Q3
- 12.13
- Median
- 5.52
- Q1
- 2.47
- Min
- 0.10
- ELAN
- --
Largest peers
- LLY
- 1.39
- MRK
- 1.35
- JNJ
- 1.02
- AZN
- 1.01
- NVS
- 0.88
- ABBV
- 0.87
- ELAN
- --
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.64
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.42
- Q3
- 0.65
- ELAN
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.15
- Q1
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- NVS
- 1.29
- LLY
- 1.23
- MRK
- 1.20
- AZN
- 0.66
- ELAN
- 0.64
- JNJ
- 0.55
- ABBV
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 5.52 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.64 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.49 | 1.08 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- ELAN
- 0.00%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NVS
- 2.88%
- ABBV
- 2.40%
- MRK
- 2.29%
- JNJ
- 1.94%
- AZN
- 1.73%
- LLY
- 0.49%
- ELAN
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- ELAN
- 0.00%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MRK
- 343.43%
- ABBV
- 117.35%
- NVS
- 90.46%
- JNJ
- 80.12%
- AZN
- 45.38%
- LLY
- 21.71%
- ELAN
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
No usable P/E ratio is available for Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 85.34
- Q3
- 43.46
- Median
- 26.69
- Q1
- 13.30
- Min
- 0.07
- ELAN
- --
Largest peers
- MRK
- 148.21
- ABBV
- 50.05
- LLY
- 43.95
- JNJ
- 41.92
- NVS
- 31.02
- AZN
- 26.37
- ELAN
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) trades at 2.50 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
2.50
Group distribution
- Max
- 58.18
- Q3
- 25.77
- Median
- 7.30
- Q1
- 3.01
- ELAN
- 2.50
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- LLY
- 13.95
- ABBV
- 7.80
- JNJ
- 6.69
- MRK
- 5.37
- NVS
- 5.35
- AZN
- 4.63
- ELAN
- 2.50
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) trades at 1.95 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
ELAN
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.53
- Q3
- 6.54
- Median
- 3.25
- ELAN
- 1.95
- Q1
- 1.69
- Min
- -5.59
Largest peers
- LLY
- 29.96
- NVS
- 8.25
- JNJ
- 8.16
- MRK
- 8.06
- AZN
- 5.59
- ELAN
- 1.95
- ABBV
- -112.34
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELAN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | 26.69 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.50 | 7.30 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.95 | 3.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -1.66% |