Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) has a Graham intrinsic value of $261.41 per share. At $426.70 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 63% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 15.7% a year to $10.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 15.3%.

Graham intrinsic value
$261.41
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$426.70
Price vs Graham value
63% above
Market cap
$154.8B
Revenue (FY2025)
$10.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
15.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
15.3%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$2.5B

ISRG 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $10.1B $2.9B $7.87 $2.5B 29.3% 17.6%
FY2024 $8.4B $2.3B $6.42 $1.3B 28.1% 16.3%
FY2023 $7.1B $1.8B $5.03 $749.6M 24.8% 16.3%
FY2022 $6.2B $1.3B $3.65 $958.4M 25.3% 13.0%
FY2021 $5.7B $1.7B $4.66 $1.7B 31.9% 17.6%
FY2020 $4.4B $1.1B $2.94 $1.1B 24.1% 12.1%
FY2019 $4.5B $1.4B $3.85 $1.2B 30.7% 17.6%
FY2018 $3.7B $1.1B $3.16 $982.2M 32.2% 18.5%
FY2017 $3.1B $660.0M $1.89 $953.2M 33.6% 12.1%
FY2016 $2.7B $735.9M $2.08 $989.0M 34.9% 12.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Intuitive Surgical is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 15.7% annually over the past decade.

Intuitive Surgical has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 15.8% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Intuitive Surgical has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Intuitive Surgical is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $261.41 per share.

ISRG stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ISRG's intrinsic value is about $261.41 per share.

Is ISRG stock undervalued?

At $426.70 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ISRG trades 63% above its Graham value of $261.41. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Intuitive Surgical Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $2.7B in fiscal 2016 to $10.1B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%. Net income was $2.9B in fiscal 2025.

Does Intuitive Surgical Inc. generate free cash flow?

Intuitive Surgical Inc. generated $2.5B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ISRG's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 15.3%, and average return on equity was 15.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ISRG data come from?

From Intuitive Surgical Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 21, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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