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Medtronic PLC (MDT)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0423 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0423 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0817 %, implying that it generated $0.0817 on every 100 dollars invested. Medtronic PLC's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Medtronic PLC manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to gain to 0.18 in 2024, whereas Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop 0.05 in 2024. Total Current Liabilities is likely to gain to about 10.9 B in 2024. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to gain to about 109.8 B in 2024The entity currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 106.98 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Medtronic PLC's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Medtronic PLC's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Medtronic PLC secures a last-minute Real Value of $86.16 per share. The latest price of the firm is $81.29. Our model forecasts the value of Medtronic PLC from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.0817, profit margin of 0.13 %, and Current Valuation of 124.05 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend acquiring undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will merge together.

Viatris (MYL)

The company has Return on Asset of 3.63 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $3.63 of profit. This is considered to be average in the sector. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 2.22 %, implying that it generated $2.22 on every 100 dollars invested. Viatris' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Viatris manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. This firm currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 8.59 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Viatris's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Viatris's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0535 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0535 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.1182 %, implying that it generated $0.1182 on every 100 dollars invested. Universal Health's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Universal Health manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Capital Employed is likely to gain to 0.1 in 2024, whereas Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.06 in 2024. At this time, Universal Health's Total Assets are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Non Current Assets Total is likely to gain to about 12.1 B in 2024, whereas Intangible Assets are likely to drop slightly above 85.3 M in 2024. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 10.85 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Universal Health's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Universal Health's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Universal Health Services has a current Real Value of $160.12 per share. The regular price of the company is $164.91. Our model measures the value of Universal Health Services from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.12, shares outstanding of 60.08 M, and Operating Margin of 0.09 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend acquiring undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

ResMed Inc (RMD)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.1119 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.1119 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.2166 %, implying that it generated $0.2166 on every 100 dollars invested. ResMed's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well ResMed manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of April 23, 2024, Return On Tangible Assets is expected to decline to 0.13. In addition to that, Return On Capital Employed is expected to decline to 0.14. At present, ResMed's Non Current Assets Total are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 477.5 M, whereas Deferred Long Term Asset Charges is forecasted to decline to about 42.6 M. This firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 26.53 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate ResMed's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by ResMed's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

1.91 Billion

At present, ResMed's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting.

Stryker (SYK)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0687 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0687 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.1798 %, implying that it generated $0.1798 on every 100 dollars invested. Stryker's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Stryker manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Stryker's Return On Capital Employed is quite stable compared to the past year. Return On Assets is expected to rise to 0.11 this year, although the value of Return On Tangible Assets will most likely fall to 0.10. At this time, Stryker's Total Current Liabilities is quite stable compared to the past year. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is expected to rise to about 41.9 B this year, although the value of Non Current Liabilities Other will most likely fall to about 1.8 B. This firm currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 124.67 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Stryker's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Stryker's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Stryker has a current Real Value of $324.1 per share. The regular price of the company is $334.91. Our model measures the value of Stryker from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 380.47 M, return on equity of 0.18, and Operating Margin of 0.24 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend picking up undervalued stocks and discarding overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)

The company has Return on Asset (ROA) of 0.1225 % which means that for every $100 of assets, it generated a profit of $0.1225. This is way below average. Likewise, it shows a return on total equity (ROE) of 0.2234 %, which means that it produced $0.2234 on every 100 dollars invested by current stockholders. Edwards Lifesciences' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Edwards Lifesciences manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to drop to 0.1 in 2024. Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to 0.14 in 2024. At this time, Edwards Lifesciences' Intangibles To Total Assets are fairly stable compared to the past year. Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to climb to 4.91 in 2024, whereas Debt To Assets are likely to drop 0.07 in 2024. The firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a market capitalization of 52.34 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Edwards Lifesciences's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Edwards Lifesciences's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

486.39 Million

At this time, Edwards Lifesciences' Short and Long Term Debt Total is fairly stable compared to the past year.

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Medtronic PLC (MDT)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0423 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0423 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0817 %, implying that it generated $0.0817 on every 100 dollars invested. Medtronic PLC's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Medtronic PLC manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to gain to 0.18 in 2024, whereas Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop 0.05 in 2024. Total Current Liabilities is likely to gain to about 10.9 B in 2024. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to gain to about 109.8 B in 2024The entity currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 106.98 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Medtronic PLC's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Medtronic PLC's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Medtronic PLC secures a last-minute Real Value of $86.16 per share. The latest price of the firm is $81.29. Our model forecasts the value of Medtronic PLC from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.0817, profit margin of 0.13 %, and Current Valuation of 124.05 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend acquiring undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will merge together.

Viatris (MYL)

The company has Return on Asset of 3.63 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $3.63 of profit. This is considered to be average in the sector. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 2.22 %, implying that it generated $2.22 on every 100 dollars invested. Viatris' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Viatris manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. This firm currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 8.59 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Viatris's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Viatris's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0535 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0535 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.1182 %, implying that it generated $0.1182 on every 100 dollars invested. Universal Health's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Universal Health manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Capital Employed is likely to gain to 0.1 in 2024, whereas Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.06 in 2024. At this time, Universal Health's Total Assets are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Non Current Assets Total is likely to gain to about 12.1 B in 2024, whereas Intangible Assets are likely to drop slightly above 85.3 M in 2024. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 10.85 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Universal Health's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Universal Health's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Universal Health Services has a current Real Value of $160.12 per share. The regular price of the company is $164.91. Our model measures the value of Universal Health Services from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.12, shares outstanding of 60.08 M, and Operating Margin of 0.09 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend acquiring undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

ResMed Inc (RMD)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.1119 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.1119 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.2166 %, implying that it generated $0.2166 on every 100 dollars invested. ResMed's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well ResMed manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of April 23, 2024, Return On Tangible Assets is expected to decline to 0.13. In addition to that, Return On Capital Employed is expected to decline to 0.14. At present, ResMed's Non Current Assets Total are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 477.5 M, whereas Deferred Long Term Asset Charges is forecasted to decline to about 42.6 M. This firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 26.53 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate ResMed's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by ResMed's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

1.91 Billion

At present, ResMed's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting.

Stryker (SYK)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0687 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0687 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.1798 %, implying that it generated $0.1798 on every 100 dollars invested. Stryker's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Stryker manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Stryker's Return On Capital Employed is quite stable compared to the past year. Return On Assets is expected to rise to 0.11 this year, although the value of Return On Tangible Assets will most likely fall to 0.10. At this time, Stryker's Total Current Liabilities is quite stable compared to the past year. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is expected to rise to about 41.9 B this year, although the value of Non Current Liabilities Other will most likely fall to about 1.8 B. This firm currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 124.67 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Stryker's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Stryker's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Stryker has a current Real Value of $324.1 per share. The regular price of the company is $334.91. Our model measures the value of Stryker from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 380.47 M, return on equity of 0.18, and Operating Margin of 0.24 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend picking up undervalued stocks and discarding overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)

The company has Return on Asset (ROA) of 0.1225 % which means that for every $100 of assets, it generated a profit of $0.1225. This is way below average. Likewise, it shows a return on total equity (ROE) of 0.2234 %, which means that it produced $0.2234 on every 100 dollars invested by current stockholders. Edwards Lifesciences' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Edwards Lifesciences manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to drop to 0.1 in 2024. Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to 0.14 in 2024. At this time, Edwards Lifesciences' Intangibles To Total Assets are fairly stable compared to the past year. Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to climb to 4.91 in 2024, whereas Debt To Assets are likely to drop 0.07 in 2024. The firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a market capitalization of 52.34 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Edwards Lifesciences's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Edwards Lifesciences's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

486.39 Million

At this time, Edwards Lifesciences' Short and Long Term Debt Total is fairly stable compared to the past year.

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