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Quality34

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
40/100
48.2x

Above 30x, priced for sustained outperformance

Cash Flow Multiple
40/100
53.7x

Above 30x, cash flow yield is thin

Revenue Growth
70/100
6.2%

5–10% CAGR, steady but not exceptional

Cash Flow Growth
70/100
8.5%

5–10% CAGR, steady but not exceptional

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
0/100
25.8%

Heavy dilution above 5%

Margin Trend
20/100
-0.5pp

Modest contraction, within normal range

Capital Structure
0/100
$3.94B

Net debt/FCF of 4.9x, high leverage

2022
$74.0M
$265M
2023
$1.11B
$4.55B
2024
$1.19B
$4.85B
2025
$1.74B
$5.68B
CashDebt
Return on Capital
0/100
7.7%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Sandoz Group (SDZ.XSWX) quality: score, margins and returns

Sandoz Group (SDZ.XSWX) scores 34/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 12.8% operating margins and 7.7% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Sandoz Group (SDZ.XSWX) a high-quality business?+

Sandoz Group scores 34 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 12.8% operating margin and a 7.7% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Sandoz Group's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from SDZ.XSWX's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Sandoz Group scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Sandoz Group's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Sandoz Group earns about 7.7% on its invested capital, which is modest. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to SDZ.XSWX's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Sandoz Group?+

Sandoz Group runs an operating margin of about 12.8% and a net margin of about 8.2%. Revenue has grown at roughly 6.2% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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