EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
Current stock price
66.56 EUR
-4.16 (-5.88%)
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This EWL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EWL.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EWL was profitable.
- In the past year EWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years EWL has always been profitable.
- EWL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.84%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a better Return On Equity (10.38%) than 69.84% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EWL (12.01%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EWL is above the industry average of 10.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.84% | ||
| ROE | 10.38% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% |
ROA(3y)18.26%
ROA(5y)18.16%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)25.04%
ROIC(3y)13.04%
ROIC(5y)15.54%
1.3 Margins
- EWL has a better Profit Margin (17.69%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has remained more or less at the same level.
- EWL has a better Operating Margin (27.17%) than 92.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWL has declined.
- EWL's Gross Margin of 78.01% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 92.06% 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 | 27.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.69% | ||
| GM | 78.01% |
OM growth 3Y-8.34%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y-19.64%
PM growth 5Y-1.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.35%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
2. EWL.DE Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EWL has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for EWL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EWL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.75 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.75, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL is 0.45, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EWL, only 0.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL (0.45) is better than 93.65% of its industry peers.
- 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 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.72 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EWL has a better Current ratio (3.72) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a Quick Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EWL has a better Quick ratio (3.09) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.09 |
3. EWL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EWL have decreased by -2.29% in the last year.
- EWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.70% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.29%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y6.67%
EPS Q2Q%-1.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y10.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.7%
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
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 12.89% on average per year.
- EWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y9.72%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. EWL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.39 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- EWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EWL.
- EWL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say EWL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EWL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.32% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- EWL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EWL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EWL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)4.55
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. EWL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EWL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:EWL (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
66.56
-4.16 (-5.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners92.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.37B
Revenue(TTM)6.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.07B
Analysts79.53
Price Target84.98 (27.67%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.84%
Max EPS beat(2)9.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.84%
Max EPS beat(4)9.63%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.48%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.35%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.84%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.28%
PT rev (1m)4.12%
PT rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.87 | ||
| P/S | 7.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.17 | ||
| P/B | 4.35 | ||
| P/tB | 6.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY3.87%
FCF(TTM)1.98
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY3.55%
SpS8.99
BVpS15.31
TBVpS11.02
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)4.55
Graham Number27.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.84% | ||
| ROE | 10.38% | ||
| ROCE | 13.87% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.98% | ||
| OM | 27.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.69% | ||
| GM | 78.01% | ||
| FCFM | 22% |
ROA(3y)18.26%
ROA(5y)18.16%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)25.04%
ROIC(3y)13.04%
ROIC(5y)15.54%
ROICexc(3y)18.54%
ROICexc(5y)20.56%
ROICexgc(3y)28.25%
ROICexgc(5y)29.44%
ROCE(3y)15.07%
ROCE(5y)17.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.98%
OM growth 3Y-8.34%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y-19.64%
PM growth 5Y-1.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.35%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 166.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 81.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.75 |
F-Score6
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)177.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)193.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.41%
Profit Quality(3y)58.49%
Profit Quality(5y)66.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.29%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y6.67%
EPS Q2Q%-1.69%
EPS Next Y17.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y10.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.7%
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y9.72%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y1.54%
EBIT growth 5Y4.82%
EBIT Next Year25.82%
EBIT Next 3Y16.1%
EBIT Next 5Y14.45%
FCF growth 1Y413.66%
FCF growth 3Y11.88%
FCF growth 5Y15.59%
OCF growth 1Y194.16%
OCF growth 3Y9.4%
OCF growth 5Y8.64%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP / EWL.DE Fundamental Analysis 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 3 / 10 to EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) stock?
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EWL stock?
The financial health rating of EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) is 10 / 10.