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Cencora Inc. (COR) Stock

Cencora Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Cencora Inc. (COR), a prominent company in the trade & services sector within the wholesale-drugs, proprietaries & druggists' sundries industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $290.34. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $217.25 and $308.75. This places the current price at 94.0% of its 52-week high and 33.6% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 785,266. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US21871D1037.

Market Cap

$58.03B

52-Week High

$308.75

-5.96% from high

52-Week Low

$217.25

+33.64% from low

Avg Daily Volume

785,266

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

34.62

Above market average

Forward P/E

17.21

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

0.83

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

57.30

EV/EBITDA

17.20

EPS (TTM)

$8.65

Price to Sales

0.19

Beta

0.57

Less volatile than market

How is COR valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Cencora Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 34.62, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 17.21 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 0.83 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.
What is COR's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.57, Cencora Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 57.30 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

0.55%

Operating Margin

1.34%

Return on Equity

141.80%

Return on Assets

2.97%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

10.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

76.10%

How profitable and efficient is COR's business model?
Cencora Inc. achieves a profit margin of 0.55%, meaning it retains $0.55 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 1.34% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 141.80% and ROA at 2.97%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are COR's recent growth trends?
Cencora Inc.'s revenue grew by 10.30% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 76.10% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against WHOLESALE-DRUGS, PROPRIETARIES & DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$2.12

Dividend Yield

0.73%

Ex-Dividend Date

5/16/2025

Dividend Date

6/2/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from COR?
Cencora Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.73%, paying $2.12 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 5/16/2025.
How reliable is COR's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Cencora Inc. pays $2.12 per share in dividends against earnings of $8.65 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 24.51%. This conservative payout below 30% indicates excellent dividend safety with substantial room for future increases. The company retains most earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/2/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

193.82M

Book Value/Share

$5.23

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is COR's market capitalization and position?
Cencora Inc. has a market capitalization of $58.03B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 193.82M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the WHOLESALE-DRUGS, PROPRIETARIES & DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does COR's price compare to its book value?
Cencora Inc.'s book value per share is $5.23, while the current stock price is $290.34, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 55.51. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$321.50

10.73% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

9

Hold

6

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for COR?
17 analysts cover COR with 59% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $321.50 implies 10.7% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on COR?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 6 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 02:18 AM

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