EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EPC • US28035Q1022
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This EPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EPC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- EPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.01%, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPC has a Return On Equity of -2.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPC outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.54%, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPC is below the industry average of 10.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.01% | ||
| ROE | -2.57% | ||
| ROIC | 4.54% |
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's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EPC has a better Operating Margin (8.49%) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
- EPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of EPC (41.52%) is worse than 67.57% of its industry peers.
- EPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.52% |
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. EPC Health Analysis
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.
- EPC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPC has a Altman-Z score (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 42.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EPC would need 42.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EPC (42.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that EPC has dependencies on debt financing.
- EPC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.05) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 42.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that EPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of EPC (2.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that EPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.20, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. EPC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EPC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.07%.
- 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.
- EPC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.36%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.07%
EPS 3Y-0.39%
EPS 5Y-1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-328.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
3.2 Future
- EPC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.22% yearly.
- EPC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.32%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. EPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EPC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.61.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- EPC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.30.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.96), we can say EPC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.22% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.22%
5. EPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, EPC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EPC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- EPC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The Dividend Rate of EPC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-75.39%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.22%
EPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
22.2
+0.31 (+1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners107.18%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.17B
Net Income(TTM)-38.20M
Analysts72.73
Price Target24.82 (11.8%)
Short Float %9.64%
Short Ratio5.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.66%
DP-75.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.51%
Max EPS beat(2)2.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.51%
Max EPS beat(4)2.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.76%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)29.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)26.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.02%
PT rev (1m)2.82%
PT rev (3m)2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY10.41%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY9.71%
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY10.42%
SpS46.4
BVpS31.81
TBVpS-10.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.01% | ||
| ROE | -2.57% | ||
| ROCE | 5.63% | ||
| ROIC | 4.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.39% | ||
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.52% | ||
| FCFM | 1.67% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 42.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
F-Score4
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)-20.07%
EPS 3Y-0.39%
EPS 5Y-1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-328.57%
EPS Next Y-23.32%
EPS Next 2Y-7.86%
EPS Next 3Y-3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
Revenue Next Year-10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.16%
EBIT Next Year12.19%
EBIT Next 3Y6.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.36%
FCF growth 3Y-3.17%
FCF growth 5Y-25.87%
OCF growth 1Y-52.9%
OCF growth 3Y5.1%
OCF growth 5Y-12.63%
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO / EPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to EPC.
What is the valuation status of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) stock?
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) has a profitability rating of 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 decline by -23.32% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EPC stock?
The dividend rating of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -75.39%.