McKesson currently trades at $660.88 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 402% since March 2020, more than tripling the S&P 500’s 118% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38%.
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Why Are We Positive On MCK?
With roots dating back to 1833, making it one of America's oldest continuously operating businesses, McKesson (NYSE: MCK) is a healthcare services company that distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and provides technology solutions to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Momentum
Examining a company’s long-term performance can provide clues about its quality. Any business can have short-term success, but a top-tier one grows for years. Thankfully, McKesson’s 8.9% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was decent. Its growth was slightly above the average healthcare company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. 
2. Economies of Scale Give It Negotiating Leverage with Suppliers
With $344.6 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, McKesson is a behemoth in the healthcare sector and benefits from economies of scale, giving it an edge in distribution. This also enables it to gain more leverage on its fixed costs than smaller competitors and the flexibility to offer lower prices.
3. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth
Analyzing the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) shows whether a company's incremental sales were profitable – for example, revenue could be inflated through excessive spending on advertising and promotions.
McKesson’s EPS grew at an astounding 15.1% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 8.9% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.
Final Judgment
These are just a few reasons why we think McKesson is a great business, and with its shares outperforming the market lately, the stock trades at 18.2× forward price-to-earnings (or $660.88 per share). Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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