STRYKER CORP (SYK) Factsheet

STRYKER CORP (SYK) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 10.0%. FCF margin 17.4%. D/E 0.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	10.0%	Near cost of capital
FCF Margin	17.4%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.6x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 10.0% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 17.4% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: STRYKER CORP earns 10.0% ROIC, Top 25% in Healthcare

ROIC TTM 10.0%, sector median -7.7%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 14.6% × asset turnover 0.6x. Gross margin 65.3%. Operating margin 20.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	SYK	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	10.0%	Adequate	Above sector median of -7.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	15.8%	Good	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	65.3%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	20.7%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: STRYKER CORP generates $4.6B FCF at 17.4% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $4.6B. FCF margin 17.4%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	SYK	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.4%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$4.6B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.5x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: STRYKER CORP at 0.6x leverage, 9.3x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.6x. Total debt $14.9B, cash & investments $3.3B. Interest coverage 9.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	SYK	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.6x	Good	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-11.7B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	9.3x	Good	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: STRYKER CORP trades at 32.8x earnings

P/E 32.8x. EV/Sales 5.0x. FCF yield 3.8%. Dividend yield 1.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	SYK	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	32.8x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	5.0x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	3.8%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	1.1%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: STRYKER CORP returns 1.1% shareholder yield, reducing shares 0.4% YoY

Total shareholder yield 1.1% (div 1.1%). Share count -0.4% YoY. Capital returned $1.3B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	SYK	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	1.1%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	-0.4%	Adequate	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$1.3B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	10.0%	Top 25%	-
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.4%	Top 25%	5.7x above
Gross Margin	65.3%	Top 50%	1.0x above
Operating Margin	20.7%	Top 25%	-
Return on Equity (ROE)	15.8%	Top 50%	-
P/E Ratio	32.8x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	SYK	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	10.0%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: -7.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.4%	Good	Top 25% of sector (median: 3.0%)
Gross Margin	65.3%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 63.8%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	63.6%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	32.8x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.8%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is STRYKER CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 10.0%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 9.3% with a improving trend. Sector median -7.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is STRYKER CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a free cash flow margin of 17.4%, generating $4.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is STRYKER CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) trades at a P/E ratio of 32.8x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 5.0x. FCF yield 3.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: Does STRYKER CORP pay a dividend?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.1%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: How much debt does STRYKER CORP have?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.6x with total debt of $14.9 billion. Interest coverage 9.3x. Net debt $11.7 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is STRYKER CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) grew revenue by 7.9% year-over-year. EPS +23.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: How does STRYKER CORP compare to competitors in Healthcare?

Compared to other companies in Healthcare, STRYKER CORP (SYK) shows: ROIC 10.0%, sector median -7.7% (Top 25%). FCF margin 17.4%, sector median 3.0% (Top 25%). Gross margin 65.3%, 1.5pp 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 STRYKER CORP?

No quantitative warning flags fired for STRYKER CORP (SYK) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q3 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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