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EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

44.42 USD
-1.15 (-2.52%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 7:12:35 PM
44.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 7:12:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall EQH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EQH against 98 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. The financial health of EQH is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. EQH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EQH had positive earnings in the past year.
EQH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EQH reported negative net income in multiple 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 2015 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: 76.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EQH has a worse Return On Equity (-520.27%) than 90.82% of its industry peers.
EQH has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.52%) than 65.31% of its industry peers.
EQH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.99%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.20%.
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 2015 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.
EQH's Gross Margin of 49.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQH outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
EQH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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.
EQH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EQH has less shares outstanding
EQH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
EQH Yearly Shares OutstandingEQH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

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.
EQH has a Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EQH outperforms 45.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EQH is 16.88, which is on the high side as it means it would take EQH, 16.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EQH has a Debt to FCF ratio (16.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EQH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 104.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 104.84, EQH is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 104.84
Debt/FCF 16.88
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC4.34%
EQH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEQH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.08 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EQH's Current ratio of 3.08 is amongst the best of the industry. EQH outperforms 83.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.08 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EQH (3.08) is better than 84.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.08
Quick Ratio 3.08
EQH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEQH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EQH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.72%.
Measured over the past 5 years, EQH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.12% on average per year.
EQH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.25%.
Measured over the past years, EQH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.47% on average per year.
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%-52.86%

3.2 Future

EQH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.10% yearly.
EQH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.31%
EPS Next 2Y16.89%
EPS Next 3Y17.13%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue Next Year-4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
EQH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEQH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.15, the valuation of EQH can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EQH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EQH is cheaper than 76.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. EQH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.45 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQH.
84.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. EQH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 5.45
EQH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEQH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

EQH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EQH is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.68
EV/EBITDA 6.18
EQH Per share dataEQH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EQH's earnings are expected to grow with 17.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y16.89%
EPS Next 3Y17.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EQH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.97, EQH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EQH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%

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 2Y16.89%
EPS Next 3Y17.13%
EQH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEQH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:EQH (12/2/2025, 7:12:35 PM)

After market: 44.42 0 (0%)

44.42

-1.15 (-2.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners100.63%
Inst Owner Change1.13%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap12.73B
Revenue(TTM)15.06B
Net Income(TTM)-770.00M
Analysts80
Price Target65.71 (47.93%)
Short Float %3.01%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.63%
DP-50.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-24 2025-11-24 (0.27)
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)-49.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-59.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-40.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-24.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-59.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.88%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-25.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-20.55%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.71%
PT rev (1m)-1.65%
PT rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 5.45
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 10.68
P/OCF 10.04
P/B 86
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.18
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY12.27%
EPS(NY)8.14
Fwd EY18.33%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY9.37%
OCF(TTM)4.43
OCFY9.96%
SpS52.55
BVpS0.52
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number7.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.24%
ROE -520.27%
ROCE 0.61%
ROIC 0.52%
ROICexc 0.54%
ROICexgc 1.13%
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 16.88
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 3.08
Quick Ratio 3.08
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score4
WACC4.34%
ROIC/WACC0.12
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-1.31%
EPS Next 2Y16.89%
EPS Next 3Y17.13%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%-52.86%
Revenue Next Year-4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.73%
EBIT growth 3Y2.49%
EBIT growth 5Y17.6%
EBIT Next Year8.74%
EBIT Next 3Y14.53%
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.


What is the valuation status of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) stock?

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.


How financially healthy is EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -50.13%.