EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
18.78 USD
+0.34 (+1.84%)
18.78 USD
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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. There are concerns on the financial health of EPC while its profitability can be described as average. EPC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
- EPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years EPC had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.64%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPC outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 11.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% |
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EPC's Operating Margin of 9.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPC has declined.
- The Gross Margin of EPC (41.60%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.6% |
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.55, EPC is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- 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.
- EPC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.91 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that EPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.76, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that EPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, EPC is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.36% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.39, 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 97.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.90, the valuation of EPC can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 86.11% 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 (24.12), we can say EPC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EPC is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, EPC pays a better dividend. On top of this EPC pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -16.66%.
- 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)-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 2Y0.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.36%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/bmo
Inst Owners101.58%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners1.34%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap872.52M
Revenue(TTM)2.22B
Net Income(TTM)25.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target24.33 (29.55%)
Short Float %7.58%
Short Ratio4.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.66%
DP115.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-9.12%
PT rev (3m)-15.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-230.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY13.53%
EPS(NY)2.38
Fwd EY12.66%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY13.57%
SpS47.86
BVpS33.43
TBVpS-14.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 1.64% | ||
| ROCE | 6.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.59% | ||
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 41.6% | ||
| 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 | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score5
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 Y-6.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.16%
EBIT Next Year31.94%
EBIT Next 3Y11.3%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EPC.
What is the valuation status of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (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 are the PE and PB ratios of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) is 7.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.
How financially healthy is EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO?
The financial health rating of EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) is 3 / 10.