Trimble [TRMB] vs Fortive [FTV] Detailed Stock Comparison

Trimble Inc.

NASDAQ
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Fortive Corporation

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Trimble Inc. wins in 14 metrics, Fortive Corporation wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Trimble Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Trimble Inc. Fortive Corporation Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 38.09 38.28 Trimble Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.71 2.96 Trimble Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 26.75 51.18 Trimble Inc.
PEG Ratio 0.49 -11.67 Trimble Inc.
EV/EBITDA 20.77 18.71 Fortive Corporation
Profit Margin (TTM) 11.82% 13.93% Fortive Corporation
Operating Margin (TTM) 22.50% 20.13% Trimble Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 22.50% 20.13% Trimble Inc.
Return on Equity 7.32% 6.40% Trimble Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.11% 3.13% Trimble Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $360.90M $1.08B Fortive Corporation
Dividend Yield N/A 0.42% N/A
1-Year Return -29.07% 14.95% Fortive Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 4.34 4.65 Trimble Inc.
Enterprise Value $16.99B $21.68B Fortive Corporation
EV/Revenue Ratio 4.74 5.21 Trimble Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 71.98% 63.15% Trimble Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $15 $13 Trimble Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $1.76 $1.59 Trimble Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.54 1.00 Fortive Corporation
Short % of Float 2.66% 5.48% Trimble Inc.

Trimble Inc. vs Fortive Corporation Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Trimble Inc.-0.42%-6.38%-8.92%-24.61%-37.37%-35.90%
Fortive Corporation0.23%-1.44%2.66%12.13%8.91%8.83%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Trimble Inc.-29.07%-4.27%-35.25%91.49%168.19%389.04%
Fortive Corporation14.95%11.12%15.74%89.96%89.96%89.96%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Trimble Inc. vs Fortive Corporation

MetricTRMBFTV
Market Information
Market Cap i$15.63B$19.41B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i1,485,0642,832,012
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,724,0482,935,584
Last Close$50.21$60.28
52 Week Range$48.90 - $87.50$46.34 - $63.40
% from 52W High-42.62%-4.92%
All-Time High$96.49 (Aug 30, 2021)$87.10 (Mar 18, 2024)
% from All-Time High-47.96%-30.79%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.01%0.05%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.74%-0.11%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.12%0.14%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.23%0.20%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.07%0.06%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i26.7551.18
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$24.73$20.59
Cash per Share (MRQ)$1.08$1.22
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$386.20M$1.08B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$522.81M$855.86M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A0.42%
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$0.23

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Trimble Inc. vs Fortive Corporation

MetricTRMB (Apr 26, 2026)FTV (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i38.0938.28
Forward P/E i16.5819.07
PEG Ratio i0.49-11.67
Price to Sales (TTM) i4.344.65
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.712.96
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$15.63B$19.41B
Enterprise Value i$16.99B$21.68B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i4.745.21
Enterprise to EBITDA i20.7718.71
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.541.00
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$24.73$20.59

Financial Statements Comparison: Trimble Inc. vs Fortive Corporation

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricTRMB (2025)FTV (2025)
Revenue/Sales i3.59B4.16B
Cost of Goods Sold i1.11B1.52B
COGS % of Revenue i30.9%36.5%
Gross Profit i2.48B2.64B
Gross Margin i69.1%63.5%
Research & Development i630.70M259.20M
Operating Income (EBIT) i611.30M720.20M
Operating Margin i17.0%17.3%
EBITDA i800.00M1.16B
EBITDA Margin i22.3%27.9%
Pre-Tax Income i509.40M602.20M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i14.2%14.5%
Income Tax i85.40M69.50M
Income Tax % of Revenue i2.4%1.7%
Net Income (Profit) i424.00M579.20M
Profit Margin i11.8%13.9%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricTRMB (2025)FTV (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i253.40M375.50M
Total Current Assets i1.63B1.61B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i45.5%38.6%
Total Current Liabilities i1.50B2.25B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i41.9%54.0%
Long-Term Debt i1.39B2.38B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i38.8%57.2%
Total Shareholders Equity i5.84B6.46B
Retained Earnings i3.39B5.43B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i94.4%130.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment i239.40M0

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricTRMB (2025)FTV (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i722.90M1.04B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i20.2%25.0%
Capital Expenditures i-25.30MN/A
Free Cash Flow i360.90M1.08B
FCF Margin i10.1%26.0%
Debt Repayment i-577.20M-715.70M
Common Stock Repurchase i-863.40M-1.61B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricTRMBFTV
Shares Short i5.33M12.34M
Short Ratio i2.903.83
Short % of Float i2.66%5.48%
Shares Outstanding i236.00M313.40M
Float Shares i232.69M286.80M
% Held by Insiders i0.40%0.42%
% Held by Institutions i101.75%108.96%
% Held by Public i-2.15%-9.38%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Trimble Inc. vs Fortive Corporation

MetricTRMBFTV
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$0.23
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A0.42%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/A$0.27
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/A0.12%
3-Year Total Dividends iN/A$0.82
Ex-Dividend DateN/AMar 13, 2026