EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
69.86 EUR
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, EWL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EWL was compared to 68 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EWL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EWL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes EWL very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EWL was profitable.
- EWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years EWL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EWL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.31%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a Return On Equity of 13.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: EWL outperforms 77.94% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: EWL outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EWL is above the industry average of 9.62%.
| 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
- EWL has a Profit Margin of 23.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has grown nicely.
- EWL has a better Operating Margin (27.73%) than 97.06% 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's Gross Margin of 78.19% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
- EWL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- EWL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EWL has an Altman-Z score of 12.13. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.13, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC10.12%
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 91.18% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a Quick Ratio of 3.29. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EWL (3.29) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EWL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.75%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.13% on average over the past years.
- EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.67%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5Y8.47%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.05.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EWL.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. EWL is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.51. EWL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EWL is valued a bit more expensive than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 59.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EWL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)25.3
PEG (5Y)4.49
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:EWL (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
69.86
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners89.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.54B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts79.52
Price Target84.6 (21.1%)
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)3.56%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.85 | ||
| P/S | 8.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 47.05 | ||
| P/B | 4.69 | ||
| P/tB | 6.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.29 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY1.67%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY2.13%
SpS8.59
BVpS14.9
TBVpS10.67
PEG (NY)25.3
PEG (5Y)4.49
Graham Number27.04
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 | 12.13 |
F-Score6
WACC10.12%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 Y1.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%14.67%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5Y8.47%
EBIT growth 1Y4.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year13.12%
EBIT Next 3Y12.54%
EBIT Next 5Y12.3%
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 3 / 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 32.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.69.