EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, EPC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPC was compared to 33 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While EPC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past 5 years EPC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years EPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.71%, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.13%, EPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPC outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 12.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.13% | ||
| ROIC | 5.92% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)6.81%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.8%
1.3 Margins
EPC has a Profit Margin (2.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.96%, EPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPC has remained more or less at the same level.
EPC has a Gross Margin of 42.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPC underperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
EPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.94% | ||
| GM | 42.5% |
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-7.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.91%
GM growth 5Y-1%
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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.59, EPC is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPC is 32.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPC, 32.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 32.69, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, EPC is doing worse than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC5.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that EPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EPC has a Current ratio (1.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.77. 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's Quick ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPC have decreased strongly by -15.69% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.48% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EPC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.92% in the last year.
EPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.69%
EPS 3Y0.33%
EPS 5Y-2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.07% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.39%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
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 7.68, the valuation of EPC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, EPC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.15, 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 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 |
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 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EPC is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%, EPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of EPC has falen by -26.59%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
EPC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.83.
EPC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -20.86%.
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)-20.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
45.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
NYSE:EPC (10/24/2025, 12:14:35 PM)
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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-0.16%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap920.84M
Revenue(TTM)2.20B
Net Income(TTM)64.80M
Analysts73.33
Price Target28.69 (44.75%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.86%
DP45.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.7%
Max EPS beat(4)6.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)36.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)35.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)28.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.16%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.35%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY13.02%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY13.99%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY12.81%
SpS47.44
BVpS33.75
TBVpS-15.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.13% | ||
| ROCE | 7.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.74% | ||
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.94% | ||
| GM | 42.5% | ||
| FCFM | 1.94% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)6.81%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.8%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)7.51%
ROICexgc(3y)31.2%
ROICexgc(5y)32.69%
ROCE(3y)8.57%
ROCE(5y)8.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.28%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-7.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.91%
GM growth 5Y-1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 35.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score4
WACC5.72%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)60.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.49%
Profit Quality(3y)122.83%
Profit Quality(5y)157.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.69%
EPS 3Y0.33%
EPS 5Y-2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.59%
EPS Next Y-12.39%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.27%
EBIT growth 3Y6.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year15.51%
EBIT Next 3Y7.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.11%
FCF growth 3Y0.44%
FCF growth 5Y5.65%
OCF growth 1Y-40.37%
OCF growth 3Y0.29%
OCF growth 5Y3.92%
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 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 -12.39% in the next year.