EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EPC. EPC was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EPC while its profitability can be described as average. EPC is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPC was profitable.
In the past year EPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EPC has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EPC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EPC has a Return On Assets of 0.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
EPC has a Return On Equity of 1.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPC outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EPC (5.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 12.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROIC | 5.3% |
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 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.42%, EPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPC has declined.
EPC has a worse Gross Margin (41.73%) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
EPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.73% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPC is still creating some 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.
EPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.53) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPC is 34.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPC, 34.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 34.13, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.91, EPC is doing worse than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC5.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that EPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EPC has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPC outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
EPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, EPC is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.36% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.34% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.66% on average per year.
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 9.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
EPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90.
EPC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPC is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.37, the valuation of EPC can be described as very cheap.
EPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPC is cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed 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 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EPC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.44%, EPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of EPC dropped by -26.84% 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.
EPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.52. EPC pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, EPC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -16.66%.
EPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.7%
Inst Owner Change-3.55%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change1.53%
Market Cap814.44M
Revenue(TTM)2.22B
Net Income(TTM)25.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target27.29 (55.68%)
Short Float %7.47%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
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)-1.33%
PT rev (3m)-14.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY14.49%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY15.7%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY14.54%
SpS47.86
BVpS33.43
TBVpS-14.19
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROCE | 6.56% | ||
| ROIC | 5.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.83% | ||
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.73% | ||
| 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 | 4.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
F-Score5
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.16%
EBIT Next Year40.76%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 8 / 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 3 / 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 grow by 8.33% in the next year.