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BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BHC - CA0717341071 - Common Stock

9.84 CAD
0 (0%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BHC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BHC against 33 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. BHC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BHC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BHC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BHC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BHC always reported negative net income.
BHC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
BHC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B

1.2 Ratios

BHC's Return On Assets of 1.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BHC outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
BHC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.78% is amongst the best of the industry. BHC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BHC is below the industry average of 8.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.78%) for BHC is above the 3 year average (5.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE N/A
ROIC 6.78%
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-1.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.45%
ROIC(5y)4.93%
BHC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600 800

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.61%, BHC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
BHC's Operating Margin of 20.68% is amongst the best of the industry. BHC outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BHC has grown nicely.
BHC has a Gross Margin of 70.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHC outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
BHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.68%
PM (TTM) 3.61%
GM 70.67%
OM growth 3Y1.02%
OM growth 5Y4.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.24%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
BHC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BHC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BHC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BHC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BHC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBHC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BHC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.25, we must say that BHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BHC's Altman-Z score of 0.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BHC outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
BHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BHC would need 19.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BHC (19.41) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.41
Altman-Z 0.25
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.8%
BHC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that BHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BHC has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: BHC underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that BHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BHC (0.97) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.97
BHC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.33% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BHC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.91% on average per year.
BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.86%.
BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y-2.91%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y4.5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.81%

3.2 Future

BHC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.58% yearly.
BHC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.4%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BHC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
BHC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBHC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BHC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BHC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. BHC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.68, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BHC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BHC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say BHC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.88
Fwd PE 1.68
BHC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BHC is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.46
EV/EBITDA 6.79
BHC.CA Per share dataBHC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40 -60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BHC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BHC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BHC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC

TSX:BHC (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

9.84

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners45.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.65B
Revenue(TTM)10.03B
Net Income(TTM)362.00M
Analysts48.89
Price Target10.2 (3.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.59%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.13%
Max EPS beat(4)2.59%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.92%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.32%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.85%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.1%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.88
Fwd PE 1.68
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 2.46
P/OCF 1.77
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.79
EPS(TTM)5.23
EY53.15%
EPS(NY)5.87
Fwd EY59.61%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY40.65%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY56.47%
SpS37
BVpS-2.08
TBVpS-61.55
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.41%
ROIC 6.78%
ROICexc 7.21%
ROICexgc 32.42%
OM 20.68%
PM (TTM) 3.61%
GM 70.67%
FCFM 10.81%
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-1.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.45%
ROIC(5y)4.93%
ROICexc(3y)5.7%
ROICexc(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc(3y)40.1%
ROICexgc(5y)34.22%
ROCE(3y)7.57%
ROCE(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.75%
OM growth 3Y1.02%
OM growth 5Y4.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.24%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.41
Debt/EBITDA 6.2
Cap/Depr 34.45%
Cap/Sales 4.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 45.65%
Profit Quality 299.45%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 0.25
F-Score7
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)22.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y-2.91%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y4.5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.81%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.4%
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y5.56%
EBIT growth 5Y6.8%
EBIT Next Year16.54%
EBIT Next 3Y4.34%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.3%
FCF growth 1Y21.39%
FCF growth 3Y3.22%
FCF growth 5Y0.55%
OCF growth 1Y34.83%
OCF growth 3Y3.85%
OCF growth 5Y1.25%

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC / BHC.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BHC.CA.


What is the valuation status for BHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC?

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for BHC stock?

The financial health rating of BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) is 2 / 10.