Fortive Corporation (FTV) Valuation Analysis
Complete valuation breakdown including price multiples, yield metrics, and intrinsic value estimates for Fortive Corporation.
Appears Overvalued
Key multiples are above typical value thresholds. The market may be pricing in significant growth expectations.
Current price: $56.08
Price Multiples
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.6x |
| Forward P/E | 18.9x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.75x |
| P/S Ratio | 3.46x |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7x |
| EV/EBIT | N/A |
Yield Metrics
FCF Yield
5.5%
Free cash flow to market cap
Earnings Yield
N/A
Inverse of P/E ratio
Dividend Yield
N/A
Annual dividend per share to price
Intrinsic Value Estimates
DCF Value
$63.81
Discounted cash flow estimate
Graham Number
$28.34
Benjamin Graham fair value
Margin of Safety
+12.1%
Discount to DCF intrinsic value
Current market price: $56.08
Understanding Stock Valuation
Valuation analysis compares a stock's market price to its fundamental metrics to determine whether it is priced attractively. There is no single perfect metric - each approach has strengths and limitations depending on the industry, company stage, and market conditions.
Price multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S, EV/EBITDA) compare the stock's price to fundamental measures like earnings, book value, sales, and operating profit. Lower multiples generally suggest cheaper valuations, but context matters - a low P/E may reflect legitimate concerns.
Yield metrics (FCF yield, earnings yield, dividend yield) show the return generated per dollar invested. Higher yields suggest better value, and comparing them to bond yields helps assess relative attractiveness.
Intrinsic value estimates (DCF, Graham Number) attempt to calculate what the stock is actually worth based on cash flows or balance sheet data. The margin of safety represents how much cheaper the stock trades relative to these estimates.