EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:EWL - US28176E1082 - Common Stock
73.94 EUR
+0.73 (+1%)
Overall EWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated EWL against 62 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. EWL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. While showing a medium growth rate, EWL is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings would make EWL suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EWL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
EWL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EWL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.31%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EWL (13.40%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.83%, EWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EWL is above the industry average of 9.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.31% | ||
| ROE | 13.4% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.25%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of EWL (27.73%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWL has remained more or less at the same level.
EWL has a Gross Margin of 78.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EWL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.25% | ||
| GM | 78.19% |
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EWL is still creating some value.
EWL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EWL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EWL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 12.64 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EWL (12.64) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL is 0.75, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EWL, only 0.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.75, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that EWL is not too dependend on debt financing.
EWL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EWL's Current ratio of 4.00 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.29 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EWL (3.29) is better than 90.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EWL have decreased by -3.75% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.13% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.67% in the last year.
EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%14.67%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EWL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.50% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EWL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
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
EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.76.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EWL.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. EWL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
EWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, EWL is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.73 |
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 excellent profitability rating of EWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)22.32
PEG (5Y)4.73
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:EWL (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
73.94
+0.73 (+1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.91B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts79.05
Price Target81.68 (10.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.01%
Min EPS beat(2)4.4%
Max EPS beat(2)9.63%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.38%
Min EPS beat(4)3.4%
Max EPS beat(4)9.63%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.27%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.12%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)0.46%
PT rev (3m)7.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.42 | ||
| P/S | 8.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 63.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 49.58 | ||
| P/B | 4.94 | ||
| P/tB | 6.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY1.59%
OCF(TTM)1.49
OCFY2.02%
SpS8.63
BVpS14.97
TBVpS10.71
PEG (NY)22.32
PEG (5Y)4.73
Graham Number27.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.31% | ||
| ROE | 13.4% | ||
| ROCE | 13.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.24% | ||
| OM | 27.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.25% | ||
| GM | 78.19% | ||
| FCFM | 13.59% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
ROICexc(3y)16.13%
ROICexc(5y)17.4%
ROICexgc(3y)22.87%
ROICexgc(5y)24.4%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)19.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.6%
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 58.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.64 |
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)185.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)236.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.41%
Profit Quality(3y)37.92%
Profit Quality(5y)57.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y1.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%14.67%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
EBIT growth 1Y4.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year13%
EBIT Next 3Y12.27%
EBIT Next 5Y12.76%
FCF growth 1Y1.45%
FCF growth 3Y-42.99%
FCF growth 5Y-22.01%
OCF growth 1Y-2.42%
OCF growth 3Y-32.1%
OCF growth 5Y-14.39%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP / EWL.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EWL.DE.
What is the valuation status of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EWL stock?
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) is 33.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.94.