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CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT)

This page compares CVS Health (CVS) with Medtronic (MDT) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

CVS Health (CVS) and Medtronic (MDT) both fall under the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group, but CVS is classified in Health Care Providers & Services while MDT is classified in Health Care Equipment & Supplies.

SymbolCVSMDT
Company NameCVS Health CorporationMedtronic plc
Country/RegionUnited StatesIreland
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupHealth Care Equipment & ServicesHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & ServicesHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
GICS Sub-IndustryHealth Care ServicesHealth Care Equipment
Market Capitalization120.17 billion USD100.89 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateFebruary 21, 1973May 2, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

CVS
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CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
5-Day Price Return-4.01%0.65%
13-Week Price Return20.43%-22.28%
26-Week Price Return17.92%-16.56%
52-Week Price Return50.02%-10.55%
Month-to-Date Return13.07%-4.51%
Year-to-Date Return18.67%-19.51%
10-Day Avg. Volume11.14M10.03M
3-Month Avg. Volume8.80M8.83M
3-Month Volatility33.79%22.49%
Beta0.610.63

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both CVS Health (CVS) at 3.87% and Medtronic (MDT) at 9.54% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.87%

Max
46.60%
Q3
16.64%
Median
9.08%
Q1
-6.70%
Min
-41.21%

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

9.54%

Max
46.60%
Q3
16.64%
Median
9.08%
Q1
-6.70%
Min
-41.21%
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Medtronic (MDT) at 13.01% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of CVS Health (CVS) at 0.72%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.72%

Max
28.44%
Q3
10.12%
Median
3.71%
Q1
-3.46%
Min
-23.04%

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

13.01%

Max
28.44%
Q3
10.12%
Median
3.71%
Q1
-3.46%
Min
-23.04%
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Medtronic (MDT) at 17.00% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of CVS Health (CVS) at 1.58%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.58%

Max
37.44%
Q3
14.78%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-1.32%
Min
-18.53%

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

17.00%

Max
37.44%
Q3
14.78%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-1.32%
Min
-18.53%
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
Return on Equity (TTM)3.87%9.54%
Return on Assets (TTM)1.15%5.05%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)0.72%13.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)1.58%17.00%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)13.87%65.16%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Medtronic (MDT) at 2.54 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while CVS Health (CVS) at 0.87 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CVS.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.87

Max
5.20
Q3
2.91
Median
1.76
Q1
1.33
Min
0.01

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.54

Max
5.20
Q3
2.91
Median
1.76
Q1
1.33
Min
0.01
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both CVS Health (CVS) at 0.81 and Medtronic (MDT) at 0.57 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.81

Max
2.20
Q3
1.06
Median
0.63
Q1
0.24
Min
0.00

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.57

Max
2.20
Q3
1.06
Median
0.63
Q1
0.24
Min
0.00
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Medtronic (MDT) at 10.20 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of CVS Health (CVS) at 1.68, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.68

Max
26.11
Q3
10.11
Median
4.00
Q1
-0.92
Min
-15.06

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

10.20

Max
26.11
Q3
10.11
Median
4.00
Q1
-0.92
Min
-15.06
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.872.54
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.661.87
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.810.57
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)1.6810.20

Growth

Revenue Growth

CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)6.17%8.74%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)7.64%6.88%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.63%1.91%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.39%3.01%

EPS Growth

CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)63.49%-11.82%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-45.98%8.94%
3-Year EPS CAGR-24.70%-1.04%
5-Year EPS CAGR-23.94%0.39%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both CVS Health (CVS) at 2.83% and Medtronic (MDT) at 3.60% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.83%

Max
1.73%
Q3
0.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.60%

Max
1.73%
Q3
0.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both CVS Health (CVS) at 37.03% and Medtronic (MDT) at 78.60% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

37.03%

Max
28.97%
Q3
12.35%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

78.60%

Max
28.97%
Q3
12.35%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.83%3.60%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)37.03%78.60%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Medtronic (MDT) at 21.83 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while CVS Health (CVS) at 41.05 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVS carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

41.05

Max
55.40
Q3
39.59
Median
27.03
Q1
19.84
Min
0.85

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

21.83

Max
55.40
Q3
39.59
Median
27.03
Q1
19.84
Min
0.85
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

CVS Health (CVS) at 0.30 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Medtronic (MDT) at 2.84 sits around the industry midpoint — CVS has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.30

Max
7.51
Q3
3.57
Median
1.79
Q1
0.85
Min
0.03

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.84

Max
7.51
Q3
3.57
Median
1.79
Q1
0.85
Min
0.03
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

CVS Health (CVS) at 1.19 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Medtronic (MDT) at 2.64 sits around the industry midpoint — CVS has a lower book-value multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside ROE and asset quality.

CVS

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.19

Max
13.66
Q3
6.49
Median
3.09
Q1
1.67
Min
0.45

MDT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.64

Max
13.66
Q3
6.49
Median
3.09
Q1
1.67
Min
0.45
CVS Health (CVS) vs. Medtronic (MDT): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCVSMDT
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)41.0521.83
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.302.84
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.192.64
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)16.2818.63