WBA:NGS-Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Pharmaceutical Retailers | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 17.7

Change

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Market Cap

USD 90.91B

Volume

6.41M

Analyst Target

USD 42.72
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About

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc operates drug-stores chain in the United States. It provides consumer goods and services, pharmacy, and health and wellness services through drug-stores, as well as mail, and by telephone and online.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Pharmaceutical Retailers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -32.21% 63% D 17% F
Dividend Return 0.96% 100% F 54% F
Total Return -31.25% 63% D 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -49.79% 50% F 19% F
Dividend Return 4.79% 100% F 69% C-
Total Return -44.99% 50% F 21% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -66.96% 100% F 21% F
Dividend Return 17.14% 50% F 74% C
Total Return -49.82% 100% F 26% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -14.75% 89% A- 23% F
Dividend Return -10.57% 89% A- 26% F
Total Return 4.18% 50% F 81% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.34% 100% F 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return -45.28% 56% F 22% F
Market Capitalization 90.91B 100% F 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Pharmaceutical Retailers) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.23 60% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 1.14 50% 65%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.76 25% 34%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -4.31 63% 76%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -57.19% 75% 29%
Return on Invested Capital -14.33% 90% 37%
Return on Assets 1.12% 100% 70%
Debt to Equity Ratio 40.68% 25% 46%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.