On the stock market since 1983, it operates in the world of health and science. It has 28,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 9% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $45.5B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
The net profit margin is 21% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 12% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The stock trades 11% above the average analyst price target.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, AMGN sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: AMGN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.