EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EQH • US29452E1010
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-0.6 (-1.59%)
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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
- 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.45%, EQH is doing worse than 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EQH (0.30%) is worse than 65.31% of its industry peers.
- EQH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.22%.
| 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 has a Operating Margin (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EQH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EQH has a Gross Margin of 46.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: EQH outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
- EQH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for EQH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for EQH is higher compared to a year ago.
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 (0.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EQH is 36.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take EQH, 36.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- EQH has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (36.11) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.65 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EQH has a Current ratio of 4.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. EQH outperforms 88.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.65 indicates that EQH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EQH (4.65) is better than 88.78% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EQH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.30% on average per year.
- EQH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y37%
EPS Next 2Y27.58%
EPS Next 3Y23.9%
EPS Next 5Y19.3%
Revenue Next Year5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of EQH can be described as very cheap.
- 80.61% 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 25.79, EQH is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.85 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EQH indicates a rather cheap valuation: EQH is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. EQH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EQH's 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 23.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y27.58%
EPS Next 3Y23.9%
5. EQH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EQH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.91%.
- In the last 3 months the price of EQH has falen by -21.20%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- EQH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.61.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, EQH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EQH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.32%!
- EQH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-26.02%
EPS Next 2Y27.58%
EPS Next 3Y23.9%
EQH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.24
-0.6 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners102%
Inst Owner Change-2.55%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap10.44B
Revenue(TTM)14.14B
Net Income(TTM)-1.44B
Analysts81.11
Price Target63.24 (69.82%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.32%
DP-26.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-1.59%
PT rev (3m)-3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.62 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.2 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY15.06%
EPS(NY)7.69
Fwd EY20.64%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY6.84%
SpS50.43
BVpS-0.26
TBVpS-19.2
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham NumberN/A
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
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC0.05
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 Y37%
EPS Next 2Y27.58%
EPS Next 3Y23.9%
EPS Next 5Y19.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y0%
Sales Q2Q%-7.87%
Revenue Next Year5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
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
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 8 / 10 to EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 6.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -141.08.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EQH stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) is expected to grow by 37% in the next year.