AVY Avery Dennison Corporation - Fundamental Analysis
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AVY Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Consumer Cyclical
Packaging & Containers
Current Price
Live
$187.43
Analyst Target
$206.8
+10.3%
Upside
52W High
$196.41
52W Low
$156.23
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$14.49B
P/E
21.11
ROE
30.2%
Profit margin
7.9%
Debt/Equity
1.71
Dividend yield
2.02%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard shows a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating stable but not strong financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a definitive bankruptcy risk assessment. Despite solid profitability metrics like a 30.21% ROE and manageable 41.32% payout ratio, weak earnings growth and a bearish technical trend weigh on momentum. Valuation appears stretched relative to Graham’s defensive benchmark of $75.48, though forward P/E of 17.99 suggests some optimism. Analysts recommend a buy with a $206.80 target, implying 10.3% upside, but recent price performance has been flat over the past year.
Key Strengths
High ROE of 30.21% indicates strong return on shareholder equity
Dividend payout ratio of 41.32% is sustainable with room for future increases
Forward P/E of 17.99 is below sector average of 50.08, suggesting relative value
Operating margin of 12.69% exceeds sector average profit margin of -0.16%
Analyst consensus supports a buy rating with a 10.3% upside to target price
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 reflects marginal financial health with recent earnings declines
Earnings growth YoY at -5.30% and Q/Q EPS down 2.1% signal weakening profitability
Technical trend score of 10/100 indicates strong bearish momentum near-term
Price-to-book of 6.57 is high, suggesting potential overvaluation relative to book value
Insider sentiment score of 40/100 implies limited confidence from company insiders
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$75.48
-59.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
52
45
60
50
68
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside potential if earnings stabilize
Key drivers: Solid ROE and dividend sustainability, Below-average forward P/E relative to sector, Weak earnings growth and technical trend drag down score
Confidence
75%
Value
52/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 17.99 is reasonable
- P/S of 1.65 is below sector P/E average
Watchpoints
- Current price ($187.43) is 149% above Graham Number ($75.48)
- P/B of 6.57 is elevated
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target implies growth expectation
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth YoY only 1.50%
- Earnings growth YoY at -5.30%
- Q/Q EPS growth negative
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historical earnings surprises were positive in earlier quarters
- Long-term 5Y return of +30.7% outperforms 1Y
Watchpoints
- Recent quarters show declining EPS and mixed beats
- Last 4 quarters beat estimates only 2 times
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.26 indicates short-term liquidity
- ROA of 8.29% is positive
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates marginal health
- Quick ratio of 0.79 below 1.0 threshold
- Debt/Equity of 1.71 is above sector average of 1.59
Dividend
68/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 2.02% is above market average
- Payout ratio of 41.32% is sustainable
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score of 50/100 indicates moderate reliability
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$187.43
Analyst Target
$206.8
Upside/Downside
+10.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AVY and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AVY
Avery Dennison Corporation
Primary
|
+30.7% | +4.2% | -1.0% | +6.6% | +3.1% | -0.7% |
|
BBY
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Peer
|
-27.0% | -7.4% | -17.5% | +2.0% | -3.9% | -1.1% |
|
BALL
Ball Corporation
Peer
|
-32.0% | +4.9% | +5.6% | -2.0% | +9.7% | +2.3% |
|
DKNG
DraftKings Inc.
Peer
|
-36.4% | +130.2% | -17.8% | -25.4% | -4.2% | -7.2% |
|
LI
Li Auto Inc.
Peer
|
-54.3% | -25.9% | -26.7% | -49.1% | +0.2% | -2.8% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.11
Forward P/E
17.99
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
6.57
P/S Ratio
1.65
EV/Revenue
2.02
EV/EBITDA
12.32
Market Cap
$14.49B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.93%
Operating Margin
12.69%
Gross Margin
28.56%
ROE
30.21%
ROA
8.29%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.5%
Earnings Growth
-5.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-8.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.71
High debt
Current Ratio
1.26
Good
Quick Ratio
0.79
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.53
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-04
$N/A
2025-10-22
$2.37
+1.9% surprise
2025-07-22
$2.42
+1.1% surprise
2025-04-23
$2.3
-0.7% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing AVY against 94 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(5 bullish, 50 neutral, 39 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.11
This Stock
vs
42.66
Sector Avg
-50.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
30.21%
This Stock
vs
6.06%
Sector Avg
+398.9%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
7.93%
This Stock
vs
0.8%
Sector Avg
+889.0%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.71
This Stock
vs
1.65
Sector Avg
+3.7%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
1.5%
This Stock
vs
7.63%
Sector Avg
-80.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.26
This Stock
vs
1.87
Sector Avg
-32.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AVY
Avery Dennison Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $14.49B | 21.11 | 30.2% | 7.9% | $187.43 | |
|
BBY
Best Buy Co., Inc.
|
BEARISH | $14.09B | 22.13 | 22.5% | 1.5% | $67.05 | |
|
BALL
Ball Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $15.61B | 21.89 | 11.7% | 5.4% | $57.36 | |
|
DKNG
DraftKings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $16.24B | - | -29.6% | -4.9% | $32.62 | |
|
LI
Li Auto Inc.
|
BEARISH | $16.41B | 14.85 | 6.6% | 3.6% | $16.19 |
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
10 analysts
Citigroup
2026-01-06
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2026-01-06
Buy
Buy
Argus Research
2025-10-28
Hold
Buy
UBS
2025-10-23
Neutral
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-10-23
Neutral
Overweight
Truist Securities
2025-10-13
Buy
Buy
UBS
2025-10-06
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2025-09-29
Neutral
Neutral
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