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Fortive Corp (FTV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Fortive Corp stock (FTV) is currently trading at $55.22. Fortive Corp PE ratio is 34.73. Fortive Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.22. Analyst consensus price target for FTV is $62.50. WallStSmart rates FTV as Underperform.

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FTV

Fortive Corp

NYSETECHNOLOGY
$55.22
$0.33 (-0.59%)
52W$45.24
$62.35
Target$62.50+13.2%

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FTV Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Fortive Corp (FTV)

Margin of Safety
-443.1%
Significantly Overvalued
FTV Fair Value
$10.81
Graham Formula
Current Price
$55.22
$44.41 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $10.81
Overvalued
Price $55.22
Graham IV $10.81
Analyst $62.50

FTV trades 443% above its Graham fair value of $10.81, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Fortive Corp (FTV) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, operating margin. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Fortive Corp (FTV) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
Institutional Own.Quality
108.17%10/10

108.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$17.54B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

PEG RatioValuation
1.298/10

Good growth relative to its price

Operating MarginProfitability
20.10%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $20 kept per $100 revenue

Fortive Corp (FTV) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-2.60%0/10

Earnings declining -2.60%, profits shrinking

Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.60%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.60% annually

Return on EquityProfitability
6.40%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Price/SalesValuation
4.224/10

Premium valuation at 4.2x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
2.636/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Profit MarginProfitability
13.90%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
34.73
Expensive
Trailing P/E
34.73
Expensive

Fortive Corp (FTV) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.29) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 20.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.22), Price/Book (2.63) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.60%, EPS Growth at -2.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.40%, Profit Margin at 13.90%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Fortive Corp (FTV) · TECHNOLOGYSCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS

The Big Picture

Fortive Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 4.2B with 460% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.9% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 460% YoY, reaching 4.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 640.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 260% YoY while revenue grew 460%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Fortive Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Fortive Corp maintain 460%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Debt management: total debt of 3.2B is significantly higher than cash (376M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Fortive Corp.

Bottom Line

Fortive Corp offers an attractive blend of growth (460% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(36 last 3 months)

Total Buys
24
Total Sells
12

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:41:57 PM

About Fortive Corp(FTV)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUM...

Country

USA

Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.

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6920 SEAWAY BOULEVARD, EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES, 98203