ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EHC - US29261A1007 - Common Stock
114.35 USD
+1.56 (+1.38%)
114.35 USD
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EHC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. EHC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EHC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EHC had positive earnings in the past year.
EHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EHC has always been profitable.
EHC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.85%, EHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.09% of the companies in the same industry.
EHC has a Return On Equity of 22.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EHC outperforms 90.10% of its industry peers.
EHC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.98% is amongst the best of the industry. EHC outperforms 90.10% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EHC is in line with the industry average of 9.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.83%) for EHC is below the current ROIC(12.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 22.71% | ||
| ROIC | 12.98% |
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.56%
ROE(3y)21.24%
ROE(5y)20.61%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.30%, EHC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EHC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.29%, EHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.06% of the companies in the same industry.
EHC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EHC's Gross Margin of 95.65% is amongst the best of the industry. EHC outperforms 99.01% of its industry peers.
EHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 95.65% |
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y-6.23%
PM growth 5Y1.66%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EHC is still creating some value.
EHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EHC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.12 indicates that EHC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EHC has a Altman-Z score of 3.12. This is in the better half of the industry: EHC outperforms 64.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EHC is 6.04, which is on the high side as it means it would take EHC, 6.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EHC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.04) than 60.40% of its industry peers.
EHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.01, EHC is doing worse than 60.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
EHC has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that EHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.14, EHC is not doing good in the industry: 60.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that EHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EHC (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EHC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.80%, which is quite impressive.
EHC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EHC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.13%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.8%
EPS 3Y1.63%
EPS 5Y2.58%
EPS Q2Q%19.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
3.2 Future
EHC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EHC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.76%
EPS Next 2Y15.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.24%
Revenue Next Year10.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EHC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EHC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EHC is cheaper than 65.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. EHC is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.51, the valuation of EHC can be described as rather expensive.
EHC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EHC is cheaper than 61.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, EHC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EHC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EHC is cheaper than 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EHC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EHC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
EHC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EHC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)8.57
EPS Next 2Y15.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, EHC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, EHC pays a better dividend. On top of this EHC pays more dividend than 83.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.67, EHC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EHC decreases each year by -10.71%.
EHC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of EHC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
12.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EHC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.82%
EPS Next 2Y15.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.92%
Inst Owner Change1.39%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap11.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.80B
Net Income(TTM)539.10M
Analysts87.06
Price Target143.14 (25.18%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.71%
DP12.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.29%
Min EPS beat(2)1.94%
Max EPS beat(2)14.64%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.91%
Min EPS beat(4)1.94%
Max EPS beat(4)14.64%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.75%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.3%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)9.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.16%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.39%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.55%
PT rev (1m)2.12%
PT rev (3m)3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | 14.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.47 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)11
OCFY9.62%
SpS57.54
BVpS23.57
TBVpS7.73
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)8.57
Graham Number52.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.85% | ||
| ROE | 22.71% | ||
| ROCE | 16.42% | ||
| ROIC | 12.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.91% | ||
| OM | 17.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 95.65% | ||
| FCFM | 6.95% |
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.56%
ROE(3y)21.24%
ROE(5y)20.61%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
ROICexc(3y)10.95%
ROICexc(5y)9.82%
ROICexgc(3y)15.47%
ROICexgc(5y)15.57%
ROCE(3y)13.69%
ROCE(5y)12.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.22%
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y-6.23%
PM growth 5Y1.66%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 220.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
F-Score9
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)222.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)209.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.54%
Profit Quality(3y)67.08%
Profit Quality(5y)69.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.8%
EPS 3Y1.63%
EPS 5Y2.58%
EPS Q2Q%19.42%
EPS Next Y20.76%
EPS Next 2Y15.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
Revenue Next Year10.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%
EBIT growth 1Y21.88%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y4.54%
EBIT Next Year51.87%
EBIT Next 3Y21.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.97%
FCF growth 3Y29.84%
FCF growth 5Y9.28%
OCF growth 1Y34.84%
OCF growth 3Y11.89%
OCF growth 5Y9.56%
ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP / EHC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EHC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EHC.
Can you provide the valuation status for ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP?
ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC) is expected to grow by 20.76% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC) stock?
The dividend rating of ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.82%.