EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1EW - US28176E1082 - Common Stock
73.47 EUR
+6.99 (+10.51%)
Overall 1EW gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated 1EW against 68 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1EW a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, 1EW is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings would make 1EW suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1EW was profitable.
- 1EW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 1EW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 1EW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 1EW (10.31%) is better than 90.16% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.40%, 1EW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.50%, 1EW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1EW is significantly above the industry average of 9.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.31% | ||
| ROE | 13.4% | ||
| ROIC | 12.5% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)15.82%
ROIC(5y)17.27%
1.3 Margins
- 1EW has a better Profit Margin (23.25%) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
- 1EW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.73%, 1EW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1EW's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 1EW's Gross Margin of 78.19% is amongst the best of the industry. 1EW outperforms 91.80% of its industry peers.
- 1EW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.25% | ||
| GM | 78.19% |
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1EW is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1EW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1EW has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for 1EW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 1EW has an Altman-Z score of 12.38. This indicates that 1EW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.38, 1EW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1EW is 0.75, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1EW, only 0.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.75, 1EW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that 1EW is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 1EW has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that 1EW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of 1EW (4.00) is better than 91.80% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.29 indicates that 1EW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- 1EW has a better Quick ratio (3.29) than 91.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- 1EW shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.75%.
- 1EW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.13% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, 1EW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.67% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.58% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%14.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1EW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.50% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1EW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year4.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1EW.
- 1EW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, 1EW is valued a bit more expensive.
- 1EW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.93.
- 1EW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- 1EW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1EW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.66% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1EW is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1EW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of 1EW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)77.74
PEG (5Y)4.62
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for 1EW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1EW (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
73.47
+6.99 (+10.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners88.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.63B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts77.67
Price Target81.34 (10.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.01%
Min EPS beat(2)4.4%
Max EPS beat(2)9.63%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.38%
Min EPS beat(4)3.4%
Max EPS beat(4)9.63%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.27%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.41%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.45%
PT rev (1m)5.02%
PT rev (3m)5.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.93 | ||
| P/S | 8.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.3 | ||
| P/B | 4.81 | ||
| P/tB | 6.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY3.46%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY1.63%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY2.07%
SpS8.8
BVpS15.27
TBVpS10.93
PEG (NY)77.74
PEG (5Y)4.62
Graham Number27.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.31% | ||
| ROE | 13.4% | ||
| ROCE | 13.97% | ||
| ROIC | 12.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.56% | ||
| OM | 27.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.25% | ||
| GM | 78.19% | ||
| FCFM | 13.59% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)15.82%
ROIC(5y)17.27%
ROICexc(3y)20.51%
ROICexc(5y)22.13%
ROICexgc(3y)29.09%
ROICexgc(5y)31.03%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)19.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.6%
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 58.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)185.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)236.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.41%
Profit Quality(3y)37.92%
Profit Quality(5y)57.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y0.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%14.67%
Revenue Next Year4.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
EBIT growth 1Y4.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year10.47%
EBIT Next 3Y11.73%
EBIT Next 5Y12.76%
FCF growth 1Y1.45%
FCF growth 3Y-42.99%
FCF growth 5Y-22.01%
OCF growth 1Y-2.42%
OCF growth 3Y-32.1%
OCF growth 5Y-14.39%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP / 1EW.MI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to 1EW.MI.
What is the valuation status of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) stock?
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) is 32.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.81.
What is the expected EPS growth for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (1EW.MI) is expected to grow by 0.42% in the next year.