THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) Factsheet
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) Stock Analysis
Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-07-31. Data as of Q2 2026.
Overall Grade: F (Concerning)
Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 8.2%. FCF margin 15.8%. D/E 0.8x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 8.2% | Near cost of capital |
| FCF Margin | 15.8% | Strong cash generation |
| Debt/Equity | 0.8x | Moderate leverage |
ROIC 8.2% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 15.8% — Top 10%.
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Profitability: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. earns 8.2% ROIC, Top 50% in Other
ROIC TTM 8.2%, sector median 3.0%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 16.2% × asset turnover 0.4x. Gross margin 40.8%. Operating margin 17.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 8.2% | Adequate | Above sector median of 3.0% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.4% | Adequate | Moderate equity returns |
| Gross Margin | 40.8% | Good | Strong pricing power |
| Operating Margin | 17.6% | Good | Efficient operations |
Cash Flow: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. generates $7.3B FCF at 15.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters
FCF TTM $7.3B. FCF margin 15.8%, Top 10%. OCF/Net income 1.3x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 15.8% | Good | Excellent cash conversion |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.3B | Good | Positive cash generation |
| OCF/Net Income | 1.3x | Excellent | High earnings quality |
| FCF Consistency (8Q) | N/A | Warning | Variable cash flow |
Balance Sheet: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. at 0.8x leverage, 5.6x interest coverage
Debt/Equity 0.8x. Total debt $42.5B, cash & investments $4.1B. Interest coverage 5.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt to Equity | 0.8x | Adequate | Moderate leverage |
| Net Cash Position | $-38.5B | Warning | Net debt position |
| Interest Coverage | 5.6x | Good | Comfortable debt service |
Valuation: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. trades at 36.2x earnings
P/E 36.2x. EV/Sales 6.2x. FCF yield 2.9%. Dividend yield 0.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 36.2x | Adequate | Premium valuation |
| EV/Sales | 6.2x | Adequate | Growth premium priced in |
| FCF Yield | 2.9% | Adequate | Lower cash yield |
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% | Adequate | Growth focus over income |
Capital Allocation: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. returns 2.3% shareholder yield, reducing shares 2.1% YoY
Total shareholder yield 2.3% (div 0.3% + buyback 2.0%). Share count -2.1% YoY. Capital returned $5.7B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% | Adequate | Dividend + buyback yield combined |
| Buyback Yield | 2.0% | Adequate | Active share repurchases |
| Share Count Change (YoY) | -2.1% | Good | Net share reduction (accretive) |
| Total Capital Returned (TTM) | $5.7B | Good | Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders |
Sector Rankings
| Metric | Value | Percentile | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 8.2% | Top 50% | 2.7x above |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 15.8% | Top 10% | 6.6x above |
| Gross Margin | 40.8% | Top 50% | 1.4x above |
| Operating Margin | 17.6% | Top 10% | 4.8x above |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.4% | Top 25% | 2.2x above |
| P/E Ratio | 36.2x | N/A | - |
Financial Scorecard
| Metric | TMO | Rating | Sector Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 8.2% | Adequate | Top 50% of sector (median: 3.0%) |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 15.8% | Good | Top 10% of sector (median: 2.4%) |
| Gross Margin | 40.8% | Good | Top 50% of sector (median: 29.3%) |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 80.8% | Adequate | Elevated but manageable |
| P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) | 36.2x | Adequate | High expectations priced in |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.9% | Warning | Growth-focused valuation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 8.2%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 8.1% with a declining trend. Sector median 3.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: What is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) has a free cash flow margin of 15.8%, generating $7.3 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: What is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) trades at a P/E ratio of 36.2x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 6.2x. FCF yield 2.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: Does THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. pay a dividend?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: How much debt does THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. have?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8x with total debt of $42.5 billion. Interest coverage 5.6x. Net debt $38.5 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: What is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) grew revenue by 7.2% year-over-year. EPS +7.5% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: Is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. buying back stock?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) repurchased $5.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.0%. Share count -2.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Q: How does THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. compare to competitors in Other?
Compared to other companies in Other, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) shows: ROIC 8.2%, sector median 3.0% (Top 50%). FCF margin 15.8%, sector median 2.4% (Top 10%). Gross margin 40.8%, 11.5pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Other companies with available SEC filings.
Q: What warning signs should I watch for with THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.?
No quantitative warning flags fired for THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-31.
Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-07-31. TTM metrics as of Q2 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.
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.