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AptarGroup ATR

United StatesHealthcare · Medical Instruments & SuppliesUSD
5.7AI score
Rank 1,223 of 2,130
better than 39% of companies
120.43USD
▼ 6.6% in one year
ATR MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
167.57 USD (+39.1%)
7 analysts
52-wk low 103.23High 146.91
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

AptarGroup, Inc. is a global provider of packaging and dispensing solutions for the pharmaceutical, consumer, and beauty sectors, with a business model based on manufacturing precision components and drug delivery systems.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Favourable backdrop8.3
  • ✕Weak growth3.8
  • ✕Poor share-price trend4.5
  • !Somewhat demanding valuation5.2

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The company has stable fundamentals but lacks clear catalysts; wait for an improvement in earnings trend or a more attractive price.

AptarGroup shows solid financial health (6.57) with moderate leverage (ND/EBITDA of 1.52) and acceptable quality (ROIC 12.17%), but its earnings growth is negative (-18.60%) and its valuation (P/E 21.74) offers no margin of safety. The dividend is sustainable with a payout of 34.12%.

⚠ Main risk

The decline in earnings (-18.60%) and limited free cash flow conversion (33.31%) suggest operational pressures that could persist if margin recovery does not materialize.

Context and risks

AptarGroup operates in the medical devices and pharmaceutical sector, subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny by the FDA and other health agencies. Although its country risk profile is moderate (United States), the nature of its business implies an inherent regulatory risk not captured by financial metrics.

Is AptarGroup stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 21% below the Healthcare median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E21.726.7−19%
EV / EBITDA11.214.5−23%
Price / book2.94.1−29%
Price / sales1.93.4−43%

Sector: median of the 217 Healthcare companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 5.2 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7).

Average analyst target: 167.57 USD, +39.1% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.6 (sector 6.5), Growth 3.8 (sector 6.6).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham157.89▲ +31% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)98.30▼ −18% vs price
Dividends67.20▼ −44% vs price
Price120.43at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiFair6.6Healthcare median: 6.5
Quality / MoatiFair5.3Healthcare median: 5.5
ValuationiFair5.2Healthcare median: 4.7
GrowthiWeak3.8Healthcare median: 6.6
DividendiFair6.1Healthcare median: 1.5
MomentumiWeak4.5Healthcare median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiGood8.3Healthcare median: 7.1
Healthcare median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Healthcare median
P/Ei
21.7
Healthcare: 26.7below
EV / EBITDAi
11.2
Healthcare: 14.5below
ROEi
13.5%
Healthcare: 10.8%above
Operating margini
12.5%
Healthcare: 15.2%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
1.52
Healthcare: 1.53in line
Revenue growthi
+6.3%
Healthcare: +8.8%below

Valuation

P/E
21.7
Forward P/E
19.1
EV / EBITDA
11.2
Price / book
2.9
Price / sales
1.9
PEG
2.51
Market cap
7.7B USD
Enterprise value
8.9B USD

Profitability

ROE
13.5%
ROA
6.1%
ROIC (approx.)
12.2%
Gross margin
36.1%
Operating margin
12.5%
Net margin
9.2%
Free cash flow
266.0M USD
FCF yield
3.5%
Cash conversion
33%

Solvency

Total debt
1.4B USD
Net debt
1.2B USD
Cash
197.3M USD
EBITDA
798.4M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
1.52
Debt / equity
52.78
Current ratio
1.61
Quick ratio
0.98

Growth

Revenue growth
+6.3%
Earnings growth
−18.6%
EPS (TTM)
5.54 USD
EPS (forward)
6.30 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.6%
Payout
34.1%

Risk and market

Beta
0.34
Analyst consensus
Strong buy (7)
Target price
167.57 USD
52-week range
103.23 – 146.91

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Frequently asked questions about AptarGroup

Is AptarGroup stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 21% below the Healthcare median on average. Valuation score: 5.2 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7). Average analyst target: 167.57 USD, +39.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does AptarGroup get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.7 out of 10, rank 1,223 of 2,130 (better than 39% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (8.3) and its weakest, Growth (3.8). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is AptarGroup's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 21.7: the share price equals 21.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Healthcare median is 26.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 19.1.

How much is AptarGroup worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 7.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 8.9B USD.

How much debt does AptarGroup have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.2B USD. That is 1.52 times its EBITDA; the Healthcare median is 1.53.

Does AptarGroup pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.59% and it pays out 34% of its earnings.

How has AptarGroup stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 6.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 103.23 and 146.91 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of AptarGroup?

7 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 167.57 USD (+39.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.