ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:EL • FR0000121667
Current stock price
199.25 EUR
+1.95 (+0.99%)
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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.
- EL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EL has a Return On Assets of 3.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EL outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
- EL has a Return On Equity of 5.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EL outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.95%, EL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EL is significantly below the industry average of 10.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.95%) for EL is above the 3 year average (4.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% |
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)5.93%
ROE(5y)5.53%
ROIC(3y)4.87%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of EL (8.13%) is better than 60.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EL has grown nicely.
- EL's Operating Margin of 11.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EL outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
- EL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.69%, EL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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-2.11%
OM growth 5Y30.95%
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EL is destroying value.
- EL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EL has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for EL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.18 indicates that EL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EL (3.18) 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.
- EL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.82) than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- EL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, EL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that EL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EL has a Current ratio of 0.99. This is in the lower half of the industry: EL underperforms 79.37% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that EL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, EL is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, EL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.65% on average per year.
- EL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.48%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.20% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.77%
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
Revenue Next 3Y11.07%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.09, EL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- EL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.86. EL is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.04, EL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.39, EL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of EL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
5. EL.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%.
- In the last 3 months the price of EL has falen by -28.30%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- EL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.65%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- EL pays out 23.63% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
EL.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:EL (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
199.25
+1.95 (+0.99%)
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 Owners28.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap92.31B
Revenue(TTM)28.49B
Net Income(TTM)2.31B
Analysts84.85
Price Target326.11 (63.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.65%
DP23.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-1.51%
PT rev (3m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.04 | ||
| P/S | 3.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.37 |
EPS(TTM)6.85
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)7.65
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)8.13
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY5.73%
SpS61.5
BVpS83.94
TBVpS-4.05
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number113.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.01% | ||
| OM | 11.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.13% | ||
| GM | 59.69% | ||
| FCFM | 13.22% |
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)5.93%
ROE(5y)5.53%
ROIC(3y)4.87%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
ROICexc(3y)5.14%
ROICexc(5y)4.76%
ROICexgc(3y)33.36%
ROICexgc(5y)33.03%
ROCE(3y)6.4%
ROCE(5y)5.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y4%
ROICexc growth 5Y42.45%
OM growth 3Y-2.11%
OM growth 5Y30.95%
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 | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score7
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y14.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
Revenue Next 3Y11.07%
Revenue Next 5Y9.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.09%
EBIT growth 3Y2.95%
EBIT growth 5Y50.04%
EBIT Next Year72.88%
EBIT Next 3Y27.92%
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.
How profitable is ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) stock?
ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (EL.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.63%.