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.
- In multiple years EQH reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -0.45%, EQH is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- EQH has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.30%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EQH is significantly below the industry average of 7.99%.
| 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
- EQH's Operating Margin of 7.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EQH outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EQH has grown nicely.
- EQH's Gross Margin of 46.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQH outperforms 68.00% 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.
- EQH has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.22, we must say that EQH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.22, EQH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same 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 of 36.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EQH outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.08
WACC3.94%
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 90.00% 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 90.00% 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
- EQH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.87%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, EQH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.45% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, EQH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.64% in the last year.
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
- EQH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.48% yearly.
- EQH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.64%
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
EPS Next 5Y22.48%
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. EQH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.52, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQH.
- EQH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EQH is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. EQH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.54, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQH.
- 84.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EQH to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.41), we can say EQH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than 63.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
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)3.07
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
5. EQH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, EQH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EQH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, EQH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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.
- The dividend of EQH decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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.
- EQH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-26.02%
EPS Next 2Y26.98%
EPS Next 3Y24.06%
EQH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.17
-0.03 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Industry Strength42.86
Industry Growth68.94
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners102.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap11.87B
Revenue(TTM)14.14B
Net Income(TTM)-1.44B
Analysts81.11
Price Target57.04 (35.26%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio1.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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)-8.63%
PT rev (3m)-12.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.62 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY13.3%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY18.04%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY6.02%
SpS50.24
BVpS-0.26
TBVpS-19.13
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)3.07
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
WACC3.94%
ROIC/WACC0.08
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 5Y22.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y0%
Sales Q2Q%-7.87%
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 7.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -160.35.
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%.