ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-30. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 43.0%. FCF margin 28.3%. D/E 1.4x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	43.0%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	28.3%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	1.4x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 43.0% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 28.3% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: ELI LILLY & Co earns 43.0% ROIC, Top 5% in Healthcare

ROIC TTM 43.0%, sector median -3.5%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 38.4% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 82.8%. Operating margin 47.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	LLY	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	43.0%	Excellent	Above sector median of -3.5%
Return on Equity (ROE)	109.8%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	82.8%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	47.3%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: ELI LILLY & Co generates $20.5B FCF at 28.3% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $20.5B. FCF margin 28.3%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 0.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	LLY	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	28.3%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$20.5B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	0.8x	Good	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: ELI LILLY & Co at 1.4x leverage

Debt/Equity 1.4x. Total debt $43.4B, cash & investments $5.3B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	LLY	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	1.4x	Adequate	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-38.1B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: ELI LILLY & Co trades at 32.6x earnings

P/E 32.6x. EV/Sales 11.9x. FCF yield 2.5%. Dividend yield 0.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	LLY	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	32.6x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	11.9x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	2.5%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.7%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: ELI LILLY & Co returns 1.3% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 1.3% (div 0.7% + buyback 0.6%). Capital returned $10.8B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Metric	LLY	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	1.3%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.6%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$10.8B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	43.0%	Top 5%	-
Free Cash Flow Margin	28.3%	Top 5%	-
Gross Margin	82.8%	Top 25%	1.3x above
Operating Margin	47.3%	Top 5%	20.6x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	109.8%	Top 5%	-
P/E Ratio	32.6x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	LLY	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	43.0%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: -3.5%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	28.3%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 0.0%)
Gross Margin	82.8%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 64.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	139.0%	Adequate	Elevated but manageable
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	32.6x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	2.5%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ELI LILLY & Co's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 43.0%. Sector median -3.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: What is ELI LILLY & Co's Free Cash Flow Margin?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) has a free cash flow margin of 28.3%, generating $20.5 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: What is ELI LILLY & Co's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) trades at a P/E ratio of 32.6x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 11.9x. FCF yield 2.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: Does ELI LILLY & Co pay a dividend?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: How much debt does ELI LILLY & Co have?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.4x with total debt of $43.4 billion. Net debt $38.1 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: What is ELI LILLY & Co's revenue and earnings growth?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) grew revenue by 47.4% year-over-year. EPS +128.9% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: Is ELI LILLY & Co buying back stock?

ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) repurchased $5.3 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

Q: How does ELI LILLY & Co compare to competitors in Healthcare?

Compared to other companies in Healthcare, ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) shows: ROIC 43.0%, sector median -3.5% (Top 5%). FCF margin 28.3%, sector median 0.0% (Top 5%). Gross margin 82.8%, 18.9pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Healthcare companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with ELI LILLY & Co?

No quantitative warning flags fired for ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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