EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - 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 36 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.
EPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 0.68%, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Return On Equity of 1.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.30%, 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 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's Profit Margin of 1.14% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.42%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EPC's Gross Margin of 41.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPC is outperformed by 69.44% of its industry peers.
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.
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 1.53, we must say that EPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.53) than 63.89% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 34.13, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating 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 63.89% 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
WACC5.96%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.76, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same 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 66.67% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.66% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, EPC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.40% on average per year.
EPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.36%
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 6.93.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say EPC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.39, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EPC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.74 | ||
| 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 3Y3.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%, EPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of EPC dropped by -24.83% 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 7.12. EPC pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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 3Y3.4%
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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 Change3.79%
Market Cap817.23M
Revenue(TTM)2.22B
Net Income(TTM)25.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target27.29 (55.14%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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)-199.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-196.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY14.44%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY15.64%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY14.49%
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
WACC5.96%
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 3Y3.4%
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 3Y1.36%
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 3Y11.32%
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.