EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EQH • US29452E1010
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This EQH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EQH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EQH was profitable.
- In the past year EQH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EQH reported negative net income in multiple years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: EQH reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EQH (-0.45%) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.30%, EQH is not doing good in the industry: 65.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EQH is significantly below the industry average of 8.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.45% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 0.3% |
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)0.96%
ROIC(5y)0.93%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of EQH (7.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EQH has grown nicely.
- EQH has a better Gross Margin (46.65%) than 68.69% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EQH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.65% |
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y5.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
2. EQH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EQH is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EQH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- EQH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EQH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EQH has an Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that EQH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of EQH (0.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EQH has a debt to FCF ratio of 36.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EQH would need 36.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- EQH has a Debt to FCF ratio (36.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC5%
2.3 Liquidity
- EQH has a Current Ratio of 4.65. This indicates that EQH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EQH's Current ratio of 4.65 is amongst the best of the industry. EQH outperforms 89.90% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.65 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.65, EQH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.65 |
3. EQH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EQH have decreased by -5.87% in the last year.
- EQH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.45% yearly.
- The Revenue for EQH has decreased by -16.64% in the past year. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.87%
EPS 3Y3.5%
EPS 5Y2.45%
EPS Q2Q%10.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y0%
Sales Q2Q%-7.87%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EQH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.64%
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
EPS Next 5Y19.3%
Revenue Next Year5.84%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.06%
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.
4. EQH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.49, the valuation of EQH can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EQH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EQH is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EQH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.52 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQH.
- 84.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, EQH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EQH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EQH is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EQH's earnings are expected to grow with 24.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
5. EQH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EQH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, EQH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EQH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EQH grows each year by 10.32%, which is quite nice.
- EQH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- EQH has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- EQH has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of EQH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-26.02%
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
EQH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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+2.79 (+7.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners102.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap11.82B
Revenue(TTM)14.14B
Net Income(TTM)-1.44B
Analysts81.11
Price Target62.22 (48.14%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio1.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.32%
DP-26.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.42%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.26%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.42%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.62%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.97%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-22.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.83%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-40.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.88%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-18.84%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-19.4%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.17%
PT rev (1m)-1.61%
PT rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY13.36%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY18.12%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY6.04%
SpS50.24
BVpS-0.26
TBVpS-19.13
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)3.05
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.45% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 0.35% | ||
| ROIC | 0.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.63% | ||
| OM | 7.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.65% | ||
| FCFM | 4.81% |
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)0.96%
ROIC(5y)0.93%
ROICexc(3y)0.99%
ROICexc(5y)0.95%
ROICexgc(3y)2.2%
ROICexgc(5y)2.16%
ROCE(3y)1.11%
ROCE(5y)1.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.24%
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y5.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 12.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 3.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 36.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
F-Score4
WACC5%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)12.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.87%
EPS 3Y3.5%
EPS 5Y2.45%
EPS Q2Q%10.19%
EPS Next Y35.64%
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
EPS Next 5Y19.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y0%
Sales Q2Q%-7.87%
Revenue Next Year5.84%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-77.78%
EBIT growth 3Y1.78%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year25.84%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-63.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-64.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC / EQH Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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 8 / 10 to EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of EQH stock?
EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EQH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is 7.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -159.71.
How sustainable is the dividend of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) stock?
The dividend rating of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -26.02%.