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EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EQH - US29452E1010 - Common Stock

48.59 USD
+0.6 (+1.25%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
48.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

EQH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. EQH scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. EQH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EQH was profitable.
EQH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years EQH reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
EQH had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
EQH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEQH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.24%, EQH is not doing good in the industry: 74.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -520.27%, EQH is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
EQH has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.52%) than 62.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EQH is significantly below the industry average of 8.44%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.24%
ROE -520.27%
ROIC 0.52%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)0.22%
ROE(3y)81.75%
ROE(5y)47.25%
ROIC(3y)0.99%
ROIC(5y)0.93%
EQH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEQH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of EQH (12.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EQH has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.15%, EQH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EQH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 49.15%
OM growth 3Y-0.53%
OM growth 5Y12.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y3.29%
EQH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEQH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EQH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EQH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EQH has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EQH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
EQH Yearly Shares OutstandingEQH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
EQH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEQH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

EQH has an Altman-Z score of 0.21. This is a bad value and indicates that EQH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EQH has a Altman-Z score of 0.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EQH outperforms 46.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EQH is 19.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take EQH, 19.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EQH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 19.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EQH outperforms 40.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 104.84 is on the high side and indicates that EQH has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EQH (104.84) is worse than 94.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 104.84
Debt/FCF 19.39
Altman-Z 0.21
ROIC/WACC0.08
WACC6.4%
EQH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEQH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.45, EQH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.45 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EQH (2.45) is better than 80.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.45
EQH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEQH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for EQH have decreased by -4.72% in the last year.
EQH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.25% in the past year.
EQH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
EPS 3Y-3.05%
EPS 5Y4.12%
EPS Q2Q%-3.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%-14.47%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%

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 accelerating.
EQH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEQH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
EQH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEQH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of EQH.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, EQH is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.05, the valuation of EQH can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EQH is valued cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
EQH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.92
Fwd PE 6.05
EQH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEQH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EQH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EQH is cheaper than 72.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.68
EV/EBITDA 7.73
EQH Per share dataEQH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as EQH's earnings are expected to grow with 16.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EQH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, EQH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EQH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EQH grows each year by 15.63%, which is quite nice.
EQH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
EQH Yearly Dividends per shareEQH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of EQH are negative and hence is the payout ratio. EQH will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of EQH is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-50.13%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
EQH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEQH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:EQH (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 48.59 0 (0%)

48.59

+0.6 (+1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners102.57%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.29%
Market Cap13.92B
Revenue(TTM)15.06B
Net Income(TTM)-770.00M
Analysts80
Price Target65.67 (35.15%)
Short Float %2.58%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.63%
DP-50.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.26%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.16%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.26%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.88%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.6%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.84%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-33.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-40.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-26.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-40.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.88%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-21.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.79%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-15.64%
PT rev (1m)0.21%
PT rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.92
Fwd PE 6.05
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 11.68
P/OCF 10.98
P/B 94.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.73
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY11.22%
EPS(NY)8.03
Fwd EY16.54%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY8.56%
OCF(TTM)4.43
OCFY9.11%
SpS52.55
BVpS0.52
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number7.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.24%
ROE -520.27%
ROCE 0.61%
ROIC 0.52%
ROICexc 0.55%
ROICexgc 1.16%
OM 12.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 49.15%
FCFM 7.92%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)0.22%
ROE(3y)81.75%
ROE(5y)47.25%
ROIC(3y)0.99%
ROIC(5y)0.93%
ROICexc(3y)1.01%
ROICexc(5y)0.95%
ROICexgc(3y)2.3%
ROICexgc(5y)2.17%
ROCE(3y)1.15%
ROCE(5y)1.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.84%
OM growth 3Y-0.53%
OM growth 5Y12.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y3.29%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 104.84
Debt/FCF 19.39
Debt/EBITDA 5.73
Cap/Depr 8.72%
Cap/Sales 0.5%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.45
Altman-Z 0.21
F-Score4
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC0.08
Cap/Depr(3y)17.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
EPS 3Y-3.05%
EPS 5Y4.12%
EPS Q2Q%-3.27%
EPS Next Y-4.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.96%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%-14.47%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.73%
EBIT growth 3Y2.49%
EBIT growth 5Y17.6%
EBIT Next Year1.82%
EBIT Next 3Y12.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y336.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y456.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC / EQH FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EQH.


Can you provide the valuation status for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC?

EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is 8.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 94.07.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EQH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is expected to decline by -4.14% in the next year.