EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:EWL • US28176E1082

67.05 EUR
+0.87 (+1.31%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EWL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EWL was compared to 65 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. EWL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes EWL very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EWL was profitable.
  • EWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EWL has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years EWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
EWL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEWL.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

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.31%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.40%, EWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of EWL (12.09%) is better than 87.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.31%
ROE 13.4%
ROIC 12.09%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
EWL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEWL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • EWL has a better Profit Margin (23.25%) than 93.85% of its industry peers.
  • EWL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of EWL (27.73%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWL has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of EWL (78.19%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • EWL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.73%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 78.19%
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%
EWL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEWL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EWL is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for EWL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
EWL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingEWL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
EWL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEWL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 11.73 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of EWL (11.73) is better than 93.85% 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.
  • EWL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.75) than 90.77% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that EWL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • EWL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.75
Altman-Z 11.73
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC9.96%
EWL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEWL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • EWL has a Current Ratio of 4.00. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EWL's Current ratio of 4.00 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.29 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EWL has a Quick ratio of 3.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4
Quick Ratio 3.29
EWL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEWL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for EWL have decreased by -2.29% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, EWL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
  • 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 12.79% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.01%
EPS Next 5Y12.79%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
Revenue Next 3Y10.12%
Revenue Next 5Y9.72%

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.
EWL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEWL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
EWL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEWL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.76.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EWL.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, EWL is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.54 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 28.02. EWL is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.76
Fwd PE 26.54
EWL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEWL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • EWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EWL is more expensive than 61.54% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.26
EV/EBITDA 23.14
EWL.DE Per share dataEWL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of EWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EWL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)4.61
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EWL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP

FRA:EWL (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

67.05

+0.87 (+1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners89.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.91B
Revenue(TTM)6.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts79.53
Price Target82.86 (23.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-2.06%
PT rev (3m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.76
Fwd PE 26.54
P/S 7.78
P/FCF 57.26
P/OCF 45.03
P/B 4.49
P/tB 6.27
EV/EBITDA 23.14
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY3.77%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY1.75%
OCF(TTM)1.49
OCFY2.22%
SpS8.62
BVpS14.94
TBVpS10.7
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)4.61
Graham Number27.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.31%
ROE 13.4%
ROCE 13.97%
ROIC 12.09%
ROICexc 18.01%
ROICexgc 28.58%
OM 27.73%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 78.19%
FCFM 13.59%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector 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 11.73
F-Score5
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.29%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y6.67%
EPS Q2Q%-1.69%
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.01%
EPS Next 5Y12.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y10.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.7%
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
Revenue Next 3Y10.12%
Revenue Next 5Y9.72%
EBIT growth 1Y4.68%
EBIT growth 3Y1.54%
EBIT growth 5Y4.82%
EBIT Next Year24.3%
EBIT Next 3Y14.62%
EBIT Next 5Y14.72%
FCF growth 1Y67.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.09%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP / EWL.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 7 / 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 30.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.49.