30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Healthcare · Medical - Devices
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Stryker Corporation trades at 36.6x earnings, 15% below its 5-year average of 43.1x, sitting at the 52nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Healthcare sector median P/E of 22.1x, the stock trades at a premium of 66%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.5x P/FCF, 28% below the 5-year average of 38.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $117.9B | $134.3B | $138.8B | $114.9B | $93.4B | $102.2B | $93.2B | $79.8B | $59.6B | $58.9B | $45.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $128.7B | $145.2B | $149.3B | $125.4B | $105.1B | $112.2B | $104.7B | $86.9B | $65.9B | $63.5B | $48.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 36.64 | 41.84 | 46.40 | 36.30 | 39.63 | 51.23 | 58.34 | 38.31 | 16.78 | 57.78 | 27.54 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.69 | 5.35 | 6.14 | 5.61 | 5.06 | 5.98 | 6.49 | 5.36 | 4.38 | 4.73 | 4.00 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.25 | 5.99 | 6.73 | 6.18 | 5.62 | 6.87 | 7.12 | 6.23 | 5.08 | 5.90 | 4.75 |
| P/FCF | 27.52 | 31.36 | 39.82 | 36.64 | 45.90 | 37.34 | 33.40 | 51.72 | 29.25 | 61.24 | 31.82 |
| P/OCF | 23.37 | 26.63 | 32.73 | 30.96 | 35.61 | 31.33 | 28.44 | 36.40 | 22.84 | 37.75 | 23.68 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Stryker Corporation's enterprise value stands at 21.2x EBITDA, 10% below its 5-year average of 23.5x. The Healthcare sector median is 14.2x, placing the stock at a 49% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.78 | 6.61 | 6.12 | 5.70 | 6.56 | 7.29 | 5.84 | 4.84 | 5.11 | 4.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.17 | 23.87 | 24.43 | 23.63 | 22.22 | 23.60 | 27.26 | 20.86 | 17.21 | 18.64 | 15.67 |
| EV / EBIT | 26.33 | 28.35 | 38.40 | 31.13 | 34.81 | 42.85 | 46.13 | 30.50 | 25.14 | 27.50 | 22.78 |
| EV / FCF | — | 33.90 | 42.82 | 40.00 | 51.63 | 40.98 | 37.52 | 56.35 | 32.31 | 66.11 | 34.35 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Stryker Corporation earns an operating margin of 19.5%. Operating margins have compressed from 20.9% to 19.5% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 15.1% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 11.4% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 64.0% | 64.0% | 61.9% | 61.0% | 59.8% | 62.6% | 61.0% | 63.0% | 63.2% | 63.5% | 64.0% |
| Operating Margin | 19.5% | 19.5% | 22.4% | 20.9% | 20.2% | 22.0% | 21.1% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.9% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 15.4% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 14.0% | 26.1% | 8.2% | 14.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.1% | 15.1% | 15.3% | 18.0% | 15.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 17.0% | 32.7% | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| ROA | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 7.3% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| ROIC | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| ROCE | 13.0% | 13.0% | 15.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.0% | 14.1% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Stryker Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.4x, which is manageable (24% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $10.8B ($14.9B total debt minus $4.0B cash). Interest coverage of 8.4x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.87 | 1.10 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2.86 | 2.71 | 3.76 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.12 | 2.21 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.88 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.38 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.71 | 1.98 | 2.47 | 2.09 | 2.99 | 1.71 | 1.63 | 1.37 | 1.15 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.53 | 3.00 | 3.36 | 5.74 | 3.64 | 4.12 | 4.63 | 3.06 | 4.87 | 2.52 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.44 | 8.44 | 9.82 | 11.32 | 8.96 | 7.77 | 7.20 | 9.93 | 9.92 | 9.35 | 9.43 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.89x means Stryker Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.21x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.58x to 1.89x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.95 | 1.58 | 1.63 | 2.20 | 1.93 | 2.58 | 2.02 | 2.43 | 3.08 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.47 | 1.23 | 1.84 | 1.41 | 1.68 | 2.28 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 1.32 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.55 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.65 | 1.85 | 1.93 | 1.60 | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.84 | 2.01 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 58.70 | 64.41 | 67.04 | 70.53 | 64.47 | 68.70 | 70.94 | 62.58 | 64.47 | 63.40 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Stryker Corporation returns 1.1% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 39.6% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 2.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.6% | 39.6% | 40.7% | 36.0% | 44.6% | 47.6% | 54.0% | 37.4% | 19.8% | 62.4% | 34.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 6.0% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $382M | $386M | $384M | $382M | $382M | $380M | $380M | $380M | $380M | $379M |
Compare SYK with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $118B | 36.6 | 21.2 | 27.5 | 64.0% | 19.5% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 2.4 | |
| $17B | 24.8 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 61.6% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 3.1 | |
| $67B | 23.3 | 20.8 | 18.4 | 69.0% | 19.8% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 3.3 | |
| $50B | 47.7 | 26.8 | 37.7 | 78.1% | 27.0% | 10.5% | 15.5% | 0.4 | |
| $52B | 24.7 | 14.0 | 19.5 | 45.4% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 3.8 | |
| $102B | 22.0 | 14.5 | 19.6 | 65.3% | 17.8% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.2 | |
| $13B | 20.9 | 9.8 | 15.0 | 68.0% | 16.3% | 11.9% | 9.4% | 2.1 | |
| $17B | 30.5 | 17.4 | 18.4 | 61.0% | 17.4% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 2.6 | |
| $11B | 20.2 | 17.1 | 18.1 | 67.4% | 16.3% | 12.3% | 8.9% | 0.2 | |
| $1B | -120.0 | 80.7 | 30.2 | 74.4% | -0.6% | -2.4% | -0.6% | 5.2 | |
| $2B | 6.8 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 72.3% | 38.5% | 29.1% | 14.2% | 1.3 | |
| Healthcare Median | — | 22.1 | 14.2 | 18.5 | 63.9% | -4.3% | -32.6% | -11.6% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SYK stock.
Stryker Corporation's current P/E ratio is 36.6x. The historical average is 36.9x. This places it at the 52th percentile of its historical range.
Stryker Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 21.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.7x.
Stryker Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 15.1%. The historical average is 17.8%.
Based on historical data, Stryker Corporation is trading at a P/E of 36.6x. This is at the 52th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Stryker Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.09% with a payout ratio of 39.6%.
Stryker Corporation has 64.0% gross margin and 19.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Stryker Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.