WBA:NGS-Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

EQUITY | Retail - Defensive | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 61.69

Change

-0.72 (-1.15)%

Market Cap

USD 90.91B

Volume

4.57M

Analyst Target

USD 74.09
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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 (Retail - Defensive) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -9.72% 5% F 12% F
Dividend Return 0.64% 67% D+ 51% F
Total Return -9.07% 5% F 12% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -5.72% 37% F 50% F
Dividend Return 2.63% 80% B- 64% D
Total Return -3.09% 42% F 51% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -7.12% 41% F 40% F
Dividend Return 9.84% 58% F 43% F
Total Return 2.72% 41% F 40% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.48% 37% F 42% F
Dividend Return 3.24% 42% F 41% F
Total Return 1.77% 50% F 48% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.39% 89% A- 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 18.64% 47% F 40% F
Market Capitalization 90.91B 95% A 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Retail - Defensive) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.34 57% 40%
Price/Book Ratio 2.24 65% 43%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.08 60% 43%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.61 62% 39%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.96% 85% 84%
Return on Invested Capital 15.79% 76% 81%
Return on Assets 7.63% 76% 84%
Debt to Equity Ratio 57.00% 61% 44%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

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.

Positive free cash flow

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

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

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.