(TMO) Thermo Fisher Scientific - Overview

Sector: Healthcare | Industry: Diagnostics & Research | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 166.590m USD | Total Return: 11.5% in 12m

Laboratory Instruments, Reagents, Diagnostic Kits, Pharma Services
Total Rating 49
Safety 79
Buy Signal -0.48
Diagnostics & Research
Industry Rotation: +1.9
Market Cap: 167B
Avg Turnover: 948M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility22.9%
VaR 5th Pctl3.85%
VaR vs Median2.01%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.45
Rel. Str. IBD17.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group36.2
Character TTM
Beta0.721
Beta Downside0.835
Hurst Exponent0.533
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD37.28%
CAGR/Max DD-0.11
CAGR/Mean DD-0.33
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of TMO over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 7.21, "2021-06": 5.6, "2021-09": 5.76, "2021-12": 6.54, "2022-03": 7.25, "2022-06": 5.51, "2022-09": 5.08, "2022-12": 5.4, "2023-03": 5.03, "2023-06": 5.15, "2023-09": 5.69, "2023-12": 5.67, "2024-03": 5.11, "2024-06": 5.37, "2024-09": 5.28, "2024-12": 6.1, "2025-03": 5.15, "2025-06": 5.36, "2025-09": 5.79, "2025-12": 6.57, "2026-03": 5.44,
EPS CAGR: 3.23%
EPS Trend: 92.1%
Last SUE: 1.35
Qual. Beats: 3
Revenue Revenue of TMO over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 9906, 2021-06: 9273, 2021-09: 9330, 2021-12: 10702, 2022-03: 11818, 2022-06: 10970, 2022-09: 10677, 2022-12: 11450, 2023-03: 10710, 2023-06: 10687, 2023-09: 10574, 2023-12: 10886, 2024-03: 10345, 2024-06: 10541, 2024-09: 10598, 2024-12: 11395, 2025-03: 10364, 2025-06: 10855, 2025-09: 11122, 2025-12: 12215, 2026-03: 11005,
Rev. CAGR: 1.30%
Rev. Trend: 58.2%
Last SUE: 1.40
Qual. Beats: 5

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Description: TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) operates as a global leader in the life sciences tools and services sector, providing analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, and software. The company serves a diverse client base across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and government markets through four primary business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services.

The company utilizes a diversified business model that integrates high-margin recurring revenue from consumables with large-scale clinical research services. In the life sciences industry, this razor-and-blade strategy is common, where the initial placement of diagnostic hardware drives long-term demand for proprietary testing kits and reagents. Additionally, the company acts as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), supporting the end-to-end production of vaccines and specialized drug therapies.

Reviewing the historical valuation metrics on ValueRay can provide further context on the companys long-term growth trends.

Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher has expanded its global footprint since its founding in 1956. Its Specialty Diagnostics segment focuses on niche clinical areas, including allergy testing, autoimmune disease monitoring, and transplant diagnostics, ensuring a presence in critical healthcare infrastructure worldwide.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Bioprocessing demand recovery accelerates revenue growth in Life Sciences Solutions segment
  • Biopharma R&D spending levels dictate long-term contract research services margins
  • Geopolitical tensions in China impact analytical instrument sales and supply chains
  • High interest rates constrain capital equipment budgets for academic and government customers
  • Strategic acquisitions and integration efficiency drive inorganic earnings per share expansion
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 6.0
Net Income: 6.86b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.06 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -0.83 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 17.03% < 20% (prev 23.79%; Δ -6.76% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.07 > 3% & CFO 8.29b > Net Income 6.86b
Net Debt (39.9b) to EBITDA (11.2b): 3.58 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.53 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (373.0m) vs 12m ago -1.58% < -2%
Gross Margin: 39.41% > 18% (prev 0.41%; Δ 3.90k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 42.57% > 50% (prev 43.31%; Δ -0.74% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.89 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 11.2b / Interest Expense TTM 1.47b)
Altman Z'' 3.74
A: 0.07 (Total Current Assets 22.3b - Total Current Liabilities 14.6b) / Total Assets 113b
B: 0.54 (Retained Earnings 60.6b / Total Assets 113b)
C: 0.08 (EBIT TTM 8.66b / Avg Total Assets 106b)
D: 0.95 (Book Value of Equity 58.6b / Total Liabilities 61.3b)
Altman-Z'' = 3.74 = AA
Beneish M -3.03
DSRI: 0.89 (Receivables 9.20b/9.82b, Revenue 45.2b/42.9b)
GMI: 1.03 (GM 39.41% / 40.56%)
AQI: 1.06 (AQ_t 0.71 / AQ_t-1 0.67)
SGI: 1.05 (Revenue 45.2b / 42.9b)
TATA: -0.01 (NI 6.86b - CFO 8.29b) / TA 113b)
Beneish M = -3.03 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of TMO shares?

As of May 27, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 448.18 with a total of 1,936,754 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.40%, over one month by -4.24%, over three months by -13.75% and over the past year by +11.47%.

Is TMO a buy, sell or hold?

Thermo Fisher Scientific has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.39. Therefore, it is recommended to buy TMO.

  • StrongBuy: 18
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the TMO price?
Analysts Target Price 611.6 36.5%
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 24 May 2026
Market Cap USD = 167b (167b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 24.6308
P/E Forward = 17.9856
P/S = 3.6859
P/B = 3.2078
P/EG = 1.4739
Revenue TTM = 45.2b USD
EBIT TTM = 8.66b USD
EBITDA TTM = 11.2b USD
Long Term Debt = 40.1b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 3.09b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 43.2b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 39.9b USD (calculated: Debt 43.2b - CCE 3.26b)
Enterprise Value = 206b USD (167b + Debt 43.2b - CCE 3.26b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.89 (Ebit TTM 8.66b / Interest Expense TTM 1.47b)
EV/FCF = 30.60x (Enterprise Value 206b / FCF TTM 6.75b)
FCF Yield = 3.27% (FCF TTM 6.75b / Enterprise Value 206b)
FCF Margin = 14.93% (FCF TTM 6.75b / Revenue TTM 45.2b)
Net Margin = 15.18% (Net Income TTM 6.86b / Revenue TTM 45.2b)
Gross Margin = 39.41% ((Revenue TTM 45.2b - Cost of Revenue TTM 27.4b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 40.67% (prev 37.95%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.82 (Enterprise Value 206b / Total Assets 113b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.41% (Interest Expense 1.47b / Debt 43.2b)
Taxrate = 4.04% (70.0m / 1.73b)
NOPAT = 8.31b (EBIT 8.66b * (1 - 4.04%))
Current Ratio = 1.53 (Total Current Assets 22.3b / Total Current Liabilities 14.6b)
Debt / Equity = 0.83 (Debt 43.2b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 51.9b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.58 (Net Debt 39.9b / EBITDA 11.2b)
Debt / FCF = 5.91 (Net Debt 39.9b / FCF TTM 6.75b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 51.7b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 6.46% (Net Income 6.86b / Total Assets 113b)
RoE = 13.26% (Net Income TTM 6.86b / Total Stockholder Equity 51.7b)
RoCE = 9.43% (EBIT 8.66b / Capital Employed (Equity 51.7b + L.T.Debt 40.1b))
RoIC = 8.19% (NOPAT 8.31b / Invested Capital 101b)
WACC = 7.44% (E(167b)/V(210b) * Re(8.52%) + D(43.2b)/V(210b) * Rd(3.41%) * (1-Tc(0.04)))
Discount Rate = 8.52% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -92.01 | Cagr: -1.74%
[DCF] Terminal Value 75.49% ; FCFF base≈6.74b ; Y1≈6.79b ; Y5≈7.23b
[DCF] Fair Price = 195.1 (EV 112b - Net Debt 39.9b = Equity 72.5b / Shares 371.6m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 0.36% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 92.12 | EPS CAGR: 3.23% | SUE: 1.35 | # QB: 3
Revenue Correlation: 58.22 | Revenue CAGR: 1.30% | SUE: 1.40 | # QB: 5
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=5.72 | Chg30d=-1.58% | Revisions=-56% | Analysts=17
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=6.35 | Chg30d=-1.09% | Revisions=+52% | Analysts=20
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=24.86 | Chg30d=+0.27% | Revisions=+33% | GrowthEPS=+8.7% | GrowthRev=+7.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=27.30 | Chg30d=+0.57% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+9.8% | GrowthRev=+5.4%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -56%