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Agilent TechnologiesA -1.13%96 Net Cash per Share is $-17.19 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates A with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $148.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 62 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Agilent Technologies ranks worse than 1612901.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agilent Technologies's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
A's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 9.09 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Agilent Technologies Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Agilent Technologies Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agilent Technologies's Net Cash per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A vs IQV, IDXX, WAT: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Agilent Technologies's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Agilent Technologies Price-to-Net-Cash vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Agilent Technologies's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agilent Technologies's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Agilent Technologies Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Agilent Technologies's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Agilent Technologies (A) has a Net Cash per Share of $-17.19 as of Jul. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Agilent Technologies' Net Cash per Share too high?
Agilent Technologies' current Net Cash per Share is $-17.19. Based on the distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Agilent Technologies has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agilent Technologies' Net Cash per Share compare to IQV and IDXX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #999999 out of 62 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Agilent Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 9.09, based on 62 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agilent Technologies's current Net Cash per Share is $-17.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agilent Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies (A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $148.69, compared to a current price of $143.12 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-17.19. Agilent Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agilent Technologies (A), the current Net Cash per Share is $-17.19 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Agilent Technologies (A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $143.12 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $148.69.
GuruFocus considers Agilent Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for A:
Net Cash per Share: $-17.19
GF Value™: $148.69 vs. price of $143.12 (3.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life science and diagnostic firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and diagnostics, cross lab operations consisting of consumables and services, and applied end markets. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, which we view as the stickiest end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the US and China representing the largest country concentrations.
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