Veeva Systems (VEEV) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Veeva Systems (VEEV): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Health Care Equipment & Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | VEEV |
|---|---|
| Name | Veeva Systems Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Health Care |
| GICS Industry Group | Health Care Equipment & Services |
| GICS Industry | Health Care Technology |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Health Care Technology |
| Market Capitalization | 49.18 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 16, 2013 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 3.92% | 21.53% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 22.52% | 9.81% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -0.87% | -2.76% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 43.36% | 50.93% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.88 | 0.85 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -52.79% | -70.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.01 | 0.34 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.01 | 0.54 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) posts ROE of 14.43%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
14.43%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.61%
- VEEV
- 14.43%
- Q3
- 14.36%
- Median
- 5.45%
- Q1
- -10.67%
- Min
- -47.01%
Largest peers
- ISRG
- 17.93%
- SYK
- 16.02%
- UNH
- 15.77%
- VEEV
- 14.43%
- MDT
- 10.65%
- ABT
- 9.14%
- MCK
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) keeps 29.35% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
29.35%
Group distribution
- VEEV
- 29.35%
- Max
- 29.35%
- Q3
- 9.33%
- Median
- 2.18%
- Q1
- -6.29%
- Min
- -28.46%
Largest peers
- VEEV
- 29.35%
- ISRG
- 25.54%
- MDT
- 13.93%
- SYK
- 13.78%
- ABT
- 9.75%
- UNH
- 3.53%
- MCK
- 1.12%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) turns 29.64% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
29.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 35.43%
- VEEV
- 29.64%
- Q3
- 14.14%
- Median
- 6.81%
- Q1
- -0.28%
- Min
- -16.29%
Largest peers
- ISRG
- 33.29%
- VEEV
- 29.64%
- SYK
- 22.96%
- MDT
- 19.33%
- ABT
- 11.66%
- UNH
- 5.82%
- MCK
- 1.48%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 14.43% | 5.45% |
| ROA (TTM) | 7.58% | 3.17% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 29.35% | 2.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 29.64% | 6.81% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 74.96% | 55.21% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Veeva Systems (VEEV) grew revenue 16.34%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Veeva Systems (VEEV) grew earnings per share 25.93%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.34% | 11.55% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 14.03% | 10.83% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 25.93% | 4.88% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 21.94% | 14.59% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) has current ratio of 5.46, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
5.46
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.59
- VEEV
- 5.46
- Q3
- 4.00
- Median
- 1.98
- Q1
- 1.37
- Min
- 0.30
Largest peers
- VEEV
- 5.46
- ISRG
- 3.33
- SYK
- 2.18
- MDT
- 2.07
- ABT
- 1.46
- MCK
- 0.90
- UNH
- 0.74
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
0.02
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.88
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.58
- Q1
- 0.16
- VEEV
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- UNH
- 0.70
- SYK
- 0.66
- ABT
- 0.61
- MDT
- 0.55
- VEEV
- 0.02
- ISRG
- --
- MCK
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 5.46 | 1.98 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -6.59 | 2.04 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) 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.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- VEEV
- 0.00%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MDT
- 2.72%
- UNH
- 2.29%
- ABT
- 2.22%
- SYK
- 1.05%
- MCK
- 0.32%
- VEEV
- 0.00%
- ISRG
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- VEEV
- 0.00%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ABT
- 92.54%
- MDT
- 70.02%
- UNH
- 51.71%
- SYK
- 37.49%
- MCK
- 8.77%
- VEEV
- 0.00%
- ISRG
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) trades at P/E ratio of 49.79, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
49.79
Group distribution
- Max
- 80.41
- VEEV
- 49.79
- Q3
- 47.62
- Median
- 29.93
- Q1
- 21.19
- Min
- 4.21
Largest peers
- ISRG
- 54.75
- VEEV
- 49.79
- ABT
- 41.02
- SYK
- 34.70
- MCK
- 27.36
- MDT
- 25.01
- UNH
- 22.50
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) trades at 14.22 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
14.22
Group distribution
- VEEV
- 14.22
- Max
- 8.80
- Q3
- 4.32
- Median
- 2.13
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- VEEV
- 14.22
- ISRG
- 13.82
- SYK
- 4.72
- ABT
- 3.95
- MDT
- 3.47
- UNH
- 0.78
- MCK
- 0.29
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Veeva Systems (VEEV) trades at 6.61 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
VEEV
Health Care Equipment & Services industry group
6.61
Group distribution
- Max
- 11.68
- VEEV
- 6.61
- Q3
- 6.12
- Median
- 3.00
- Q1
- 1.73
- Min
- -1.31
Largest peers
- ISRG
- 9.82
- VEEV
- 6.61
- SYK
- 5.29
- ABT
- 3.73
- UNH
- 3.60
- MDT
- 2.59
- MCK
- -30.85
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VEEV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.79 | 29.93 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 14.22 | 2.13 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 6.61 | 3.00 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 2.56% | 3.50% |