BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:BHC • CA0717341071
7.77 CAD
-0.12 (-1.52%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BHC. BHC was compared to 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- BHC's Return On Assets of 1.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BHC outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.78%, BHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BHC is below the industry average of 8.73%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.61%, BHC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Operating Margin of BHC (20.68%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BHC has grown nicely.
- BHC has a better Gross Margin (70.67%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- BHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BHC is creating some value.
- BHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BHC has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.24, we must say that BHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.24, BHC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BHC is 19.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take BHC, 19.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BHC (19.41) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- BHC has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BHC has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: BHC underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
- BHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that BHC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BHC has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: BHC underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BHC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.33%.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.86% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.49, the valuation of BHC can be described as very cheap.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say BHC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.33, the valuation of BHC can be described as very cheap.
- BHC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BHC is 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 (25.51), we can say BHC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.33 |
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 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BHC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
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.
- BHC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for BHC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:BHC (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.77
-0.12 (-1.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners45.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)10.03B
Net Income(TTM)362.00M
Analysts48.89
Price Target10.2 (31.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-0.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
EPS(TTM)5.22
EY67.18%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY75.39%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY51.37%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY71.37%
SpS36.93
BVpS-2.08
TBVpS-61.43
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.24 |
F-Score7
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 Y5.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC.CA) is 3 / 10.