EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
17.33 USD
+0.91 (+5.54%)
17.33 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EPC. EPC was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. EPC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EPC is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EPC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.68%, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.64%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.24%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 11.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)6.7%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.14%, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EPC has a better Operating Margin (9.31%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
EPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of EPC (41.60%) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.6% |
OM growth 3Y-3.61%
OM growth 5Y-5.67%
PM growth 3Y-36.87%
PM growth 5Y-19.91%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
EPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that EPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.52) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
EPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EPC would need 34.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EPC's Debt to FCF ratio of 34.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
EPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EPC (0.91) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.31%
2.3 Liquidity
EPC has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that EPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.76, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, EPC is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EPC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.99%.
Measured over the past years, EPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.36% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EPC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.34% in the last year.
EPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.99%
EPS 3Y-0.39%
EPS 5Y-1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.96% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.83%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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
EPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.82.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.09, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EPC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, EPC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPC is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.55%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of EPC dropped by -20.18% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.10, EPC pays a better dividend. On top of this EPC pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, EPC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -16.66%.
EPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EPC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
115.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.35%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.87%
Inst Owner Change-3.55%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap805.15M
Revenue(TTM)2.22B
Net Income(TTM)25.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.78 (54.53%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.66%
DP115.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.51%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.36%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.7%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)33.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)33.5%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)26.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.16%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.34%
PT rev (1m)-5.41%
PT rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-204.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-201.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY14.66%
EPS(NY)2.44
Fwd EY14.1%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY14.71%
SpS47.86
BVpS33.43
TBVpS-14.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROCE | 6.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.59% | ||
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.6% | ||
| FCFM | 1.86% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)6.7%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)7.33%
ROICexgc(3y)30.01%
ROICexgc(5y)31.09%
ROCE(3y)8.35%
ROCE(5y)8.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.23%
OM growth 3Y-3.61%
OM growth 5Y-5.67%
PM growth 3Y-36.87%
PM growth 5Y-19.91%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score5
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)68.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.7%
Profit Quality(3y)161.74%
Profit Quality(5y)135.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.99%
EPS 3Y-0.39%
EPS 5Y-1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y-3.83%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.16%
EBIT Next Year32.59%
EBIT Next 3Y11.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-76.28%
FCF growth 3Y-3.17%
FCF growth 5Y-25.87%
OCF growth 1Y-48.74%
OCF growth 3Y5.1%
OCF growth 5Y-12.63%
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO / EPC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EPC.
What is the valuation status for EPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of EPC stock?
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) stock?
The financial health rating of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EPC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) is expected to decline by -3.83% in the next year.