EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
17.6 USD
+0.05 (+0.28%)
Taking everything into account, EPC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPC was compared to 35 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years EPC has always been profitable.
EPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EPC has a Return On Assets (0.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EPC has a Return On Equity of 1.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPC outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
EPC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 12.46%.
| 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
EPC has a Profit Margin (1.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of EPC (9.42%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPC has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 41.73%, EPC is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPC has declined.
| 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.
EPC has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.54, we must say that EPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPC's Altman-Z score of 1.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPC is outperformed by 65.71% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 34.13, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EPC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.91) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC5.92%
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.
EPC has a Current ratio (1.76) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
EPC has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPC underperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPC have decreased strongly by -16.99% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.86% on average over the next years.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of EPC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say EPC is valued rather cheaply.
EPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. EPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EPC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 3.53%, EPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of EPC dropped by -26.94% 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 7.49, EPC pays a better dividend. On top of this EPC pays more dividend than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, EPC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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
EPC pays out 115.35% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EPC (11/26/2025, 10:27:48 AM)
17.6
+0.05 (+0.28%)
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 Change3.79%
Market Cap817.70M
Revenue(TTM)2.22B
Net Income(TTM)25.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target27.29 (55.06%)
Short Float %7.47%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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)-4.89%
PT rev (3m)-4.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-133.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-133.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY14.43%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY15.63%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY14.48%
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 | 1.54 |
F-Score5
WACC5.92%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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.