ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:EL • FR0000121667
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This EL.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EL.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years EL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EL's Return On Assets of 3.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EL outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
- EL has a Return On Equity (5.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EL has a Return On Invested Capital (4.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.96% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- EL has a better Profit Margin (8.13%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- EL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EL has a Operating Margin (11.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EL has a Gross Margin of 59.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EL outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.13% | ||
| GM | 59.69% |
OM growth 3Y-2.08%
OM growth 5Y30.97%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y69.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
2. EL.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for EL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- EL has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that EL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EL (2.92) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- EL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EL would need 3.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EL (3.82) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that EL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- EL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 65.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- EL has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that EL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, EL is doing worse than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- EL has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that EL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EL (0.70) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. EL.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.90%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.48% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, EL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.9%
EPS 3Y2.19%
EPS 5Y30.65%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y14.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.77% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.36%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y14.08%
EPS Next 5Y9.77%
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y10.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.71%
Revenue Next 5Y9.2%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. EL.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.65.
- EL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- EL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EL.
- EL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EL is more expensive than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- EL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- EL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y14.08%
5. EL.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, EL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of EL dropped by -26.13% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- EL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, EL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EL has a limited annual growth rate of 4.50%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 23.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y14.08%
EL.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:EL (3/18/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
203.1
+0.1 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners28.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap94.09B
Revenue(TTM)28.49B
Net Income(TTM)2.31B
Analysts85.45
Price Target331.09 (63.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
Yearly Dividend2.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.5%
DP23.63%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.9%
PT rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.17 |
EPS(TTM)6.85
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)7.7
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)8.13
FCFY4%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY5.62%
SpS61.5
BVpS83.94
TBVpS-4.05
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number113.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.55% | ||
| OM | 11.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.13% | ||
| GM | 59.69% | ||
| FCFM | 13.22% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.08%
OM growth 5Y30.97%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y69.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
F-Score7
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)49.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.75%
Profit Quality(3y)150.08%
Profit Quality(5y)168.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.9%
EPS 3Y2.19%
EPS 5Y30.65%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
EPS Next Y12.36%
EPS Next 2Y13.55%
EPS Next 3Y14.08%
EPS Next 5Y9.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y14.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y10.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.71%
Revenue Next 5Y9.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.12%
EBIT growth 3Y2.98%
EBIT growth 5Y50.07%
EBIT Next Year73.26%
EBIT Next 3Y27.8%
EBIT Next 5Y19.38%
FCF growth 1Y12.35%
FCF growth 3Y5.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.35%
OCF growth 1Y8.56%
OCF growth 3Y3.42%
OCF growth 5Y12.38%
ESSILORLUXOTTICA / EL.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EL.PA.
What is the valuation status for EL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EL stock?
ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of ESSILORLUXOTTICA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) is 29.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.42.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EL stock?
The dividend rating of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.63%.