Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 23.5x · EV/EBITDA 16.7x · ROE 36.5%. (2021–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $22.0B | $25.0B | $25.4B | $20.3B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $22.7B | $25.6B | $27.1B | $22.3B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.49 | 26.54 | 30.49 | 24.12 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 4.00 | 4.54 | 4.90 | 4.04 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 7.12 | 8.04 | 12.43 | 14.59 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 21.71 | 24.63 | 31.00 | 22.30 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 20.44 | 23.19 | 29.05 | 21.05 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.66 | 5.22 | 4.44 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.72 | 18.91 | 21.06 | 18.16 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 17.74 | 20.19 | 22.59 | 19.79 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 25.26 | 33.03 | 24.51 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 59.9% | 59.9% | 59.8% | 57.8% | 56.9% | 57.7% |
| Operating Margin | 23.2% | 23.2% | 23.3% | 22.7% | 22.8% | 22.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 16.0% | 16.7% | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 36.5% | 36.5% | 48.5% | 36.2% | 26.2% | 26.9% |
| ROA | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% |
| ROIC | 25.7% | 25.7% | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.9% | 23.4% |
| ROCE | 23.7% | 23.7% | 25.2% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 28.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.86 | 0.86 | 1.35 | 2.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.97 | 1.97 | 2.15 | 2.26 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.21 | 0.81 | 1.45 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.47 | 0.47 | 1.30 | 1.64 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.63 | 2.03 | 2.22 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Interest Coverage | 13.22 | 13.22 | 10.61 | 37.53 | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.92 | 1.64 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.69 | 1.40 | 0.83 | 0.79 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.88 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.72 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 0.97 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.18 | 7.18 | 7.25 | 7.14 | 6.12 | 6.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 59.50 | 57.07 | 60.05 | 61.16 | 58.79 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 11.6% | 11.6% | 10.7% | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.1% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 4.5% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $250M | $250M | $246M | $246M | $246M |
M&A Integration Execution Risk
Based on current market data, Veralto trades at a P/E of 23.87, which appears to command a premium relative to traditional industrial peers, suggesting investors are pricing in the high-margin, recurring revenue characteristics inherent in its water quality and product identification segments.
The forward P/E of 21.13 implies that the market expects sustained earnings growth, likely driven by the company's ability to leverage its installed base for consumable sales. While this valuation is elevated compared to cyclical industrials, it remains justifiable if the company continues to demonstrate the margin discipline and capital allocation efficiency inherited from its former parent.
According to recent financial statements, Veralto's ROIC has remained relatively stable, hovering around 6.3% to 7.0% over the last ten quarters, which indicates that the company is effectively deploying capital despite the significant goodwill burden on its balance sheet.
The modest ROIC figures suggest that while the underlying business is highly profitable, the acquisition-heavy history of its core brands necessitates a disciplined approach to future M&A. Investors should monitor whether management can improve these returns as the company matures into an independent entity and optimizes its asset base.
As reported in quarterly filings, Veralto's cash conversion cycle has remained tightly managed, fluctuating between 39 and 45 days, which reflects the company's ability to maintain efficient inventory turnover and collection processes despite the operational shifts following its spin-off.
The stability in the CCC suggests that the company's supply chain and customer payment terms are well-aligned with its business model. This efficiency is a critical component of its ability to generate consistent free cash flow, providing the necessary liquidity to support its ongoing operational requirements.
Based on reported figures, Veralto has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 2.00 in 2023Q4 to 0.89 in 2026Q1, signaling a significant improvement in its balance sheet health and a reduced reliance on external financing for its ongoing operations.
The interest coverage ratio, which has trended upward to 14.38, indicates that the company is comfortably servicing its debt obligations. This improved leverage profile provides management with the financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions without compromising the company's long-term stability.
The most commonly misapplied metric for Veralto is the standard EV/EBITDA multiple, which often fails to account for the company's high-margin, recurring revenue model that more closely resembles a life sciences or software-centric business than a traditional industrial manufacturer.
By treating Veralto as a cyclical industrial, analysts may overlook the defensive nature of its consumable-heavy revenue streams, which are less sensitive to economic downturns. A more appropriate approach would involve adjusting for the 'software-ification' of its water quality and packaging workflows, which may warrant a higher valuation multiple than its peers.
Includes 30+ ratios · 5 years · Updated daily
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
10-year return with dividends reinvested.
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VLTO stock.
Veralto Corporation's current P/E ratio is 23.5x. The historical average is 27.1x.
Veralto Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 16.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.4x.
Veralto Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 36.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 34.9%.
Based on historical data, Veralto Corporation is trading at a P/E of 23.5x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Veralto Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.49% with a payout ratio of 11.6%.
Veralto Corporation has 59.9% gross margin and 23.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Veralto Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.