ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:ESL • FR0000121667

Current stock price

183.5 EUR
-2.9 (-1.56%)
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This ESL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ESL.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ESL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ESL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ESL has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ESL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ESL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.62%, ESL is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.95%, ESL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.95%, ESL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESL is below the industry average of 9.41%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.95%) for ESL is above the 3 year average (4.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.62%
ROE 5.95%
ROIC 4.95%
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)5.93%
ROE(5y)5.53%
ROIC(3y)4.87%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
ESL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • ESL has a better Profit Margin (8.13%) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESL has grown nicely.
  • ESL has a Operating Margin (11.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ESL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ESL has a better Gross Margin (59.69%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • ESL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.85%
PM (TTM) 8.13%
GM 59.69%
OM growth 3Y-2.11%
OM growth 5Y30.95%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y69.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
ESL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. ESL.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESL is destroying value.
  • ESL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ESL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • ESL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ESL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingESL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
ESL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that ESL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ESL has a Altman-Z score of 3.01. This is in the better half of the industry: ESL outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ESL is 3.82, which is a good value as it means it would take ESL, 3.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.82, ESL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ESL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.25, ESL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 3.82
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.45%
ESL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ESL has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that ESL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ESL's Current ratio of 0.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ESL is outperformed by 77.59% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ESL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, ESL is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.7
ESL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. ESL.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ESL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.90%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, ESL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.48% in the last year.
  • ESL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.9%
EPS 3Y2.19%
EPS 5Y30.65%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y14.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ESL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.93% on average per year.
  • ESL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
EPS Next 5Y8.93%
Revenue Next Year11.86%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y11.11%
Revenue Next 5Y9.43%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ESL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
ESL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. ESL.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ESL.
  • ESL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ESL is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.99, ESL is valued on the expensive side.
  • ESL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, ESL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.79
Fwd PE 23.99
ESL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ESL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.57
EV/EBITDA 15.24
ESL.DE Per share dataESL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of ESL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ESL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%

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5. ESL.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ESL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of ESL dropped by -29.10% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.30, ESL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ESL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ESL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.65%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
ESL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareESL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 23.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ESL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.63%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
ESL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
ESL.DE Dividend Payout.ESL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ESL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ESSILORLUXOTTICA

FRA:ESL (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

183.5

-2.9 (-1.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Industry Strength9.46
Industry Growth9.33
Earnings (Last)04-22
Earnings (Next)07-28
Inst Owners28.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.01B
Revenue(TTM)28.49B
Net Income(TTM)2.31B
Analysts84.85
Price Target321.49 (75.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.65%
DP23.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-4.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.79
Fwd PE 23.99
P/S 2.98
P/FCF 22.57
P/OCF 16.07
P/B 2.19
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.24
EPS(TTM)6.85
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)7.65
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)8.13
FCFY4.43%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY6.22%
SpS61.5
BVpS83.94
TBVpS-4.05
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number113.743 (-38.01%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.62%
ROE 5.95%
ROCE 6.52%
ROIC 4.95%
ROICexc 4.99%
ROICexgc 24.01%
OM 11.85%
PM (TTM) 8.13%
GM 59.69%
FCFM 13.22%
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)5.93%
ROE(5y)5.53%
ROIC(3y)4.87%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
ROICexc(3y)5.14%
ROICexc(5y)4.76%
ROICexgc(3y)33.36%
ROICexgc(5y)33.03%
ROCE(3y)6.4%
ROCE(5y)5.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y4%
ROICexc growth 5Y42.45%
OM growth 3Y-2.11%
OM growth 5Y30.95%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y69.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 3.82
Debt/EBITDA 1.47
Cap/Depr 48.99%
Cap/Sales 5.35%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.54%
Profit Quality 162.68%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 3.01
F-Score7
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)49.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.75%
Profit Quality(3y)150.08%
Profit Quality(5y)168.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.9%
EPS 3Y2.19%
EPS 5Y30.65%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y13.54%
EPS Next 5Y8.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y14.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year11.86%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y11.11%
Revenue Next 5Y9.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.09%
EBIT growth 3Y2.95%
EBIT growth 5Y50.04%
EBIT Next Year72.88%
EBIT Next 3Y27.92%
EBIT Next 5Y19.38%
FCF growth 1Y12.35%
FCF growth 3Y5.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.35%
OCF growth 1Y8.56%
OCF growth 3Y3.42%
OCF growth 5Y12.38%

ESSILORLUXOTTICA / ESL.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ESL.DE.


What is the valuation status for ESL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) stock?

ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of ESSILORLUXOTTICA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) is 26.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ESSILORLUXOTTICA?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESSILORLUXOTTICA (ESL.DE) is expected to grow by 11.67% in the next year.