EQUITABLE HOLDINGS INC (EQH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EQH - US29452E1010 - Common Stock
45.69 USD
-0.16 (-0.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EQH. EQH was compared to 97 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While EQH seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. EQH has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EQH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EQH had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
EQH has a Return On Assets of -0.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EQH underperforms 76.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EQH (-520.27%) is worse than 91.75% of its industry peers.
EQH has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EQH underperforms 63.92% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
EQH has a Operating Margin (12.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EQH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.15%, EQH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.04% of the companies in the same industry.
EQH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
EQH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 (0.21) which is in line with 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 40.21% of its industry peers.
EQH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 104.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EQH (104.84) is worse than 94.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 104.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC4.42%
2.3 Liquidity
EQH has a Current Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that EQH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EQH (2.45) is better than 78.35% of its industry peers.
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 79.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 |
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%.
EQH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EQH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.25% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, EQH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.10% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.05%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
EQH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.38.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EQH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.69, the valuation of EQH can be described as very cheap.
84.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
EQH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EQH is valued a bit cheaper than 79.38% 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 72.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EQH's earnings are expected to grow with 16.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EQH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
EQH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.96.
EQH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EQH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.63%!
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
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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-50.13%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
NYSE:EQH (12/8/2025, 1:46:33 PM)
45.69
-0.16 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.45%
Inst Owner Change1.16%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap13.09B
Revenue(TTM)15.06B
Net Income(TTM)-770.00M
Analysts80
Price Target65.54 (43.44%)
Short Float %3.01%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.63%
DP-50.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)-2.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.32 | ||
| P/B | 88.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY11.93%
EPS(NY)8.03
Fwd EY17.59%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY9.11%
OCF(TTM)4.43
OCFY9.69%
SpS52.55
BVpS0.52
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.03
Graham Number7.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC4.42%
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-4.05%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%-52.86%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
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.
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%.