EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
66.18 EUR
+0.66 (+1.01%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EWL. EWL was compared to 67 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years EWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.31%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a better Return On Equity (13.40%) than 76.12% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.83%, EWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EWL is above the industry average of 9.66%.
| 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 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has grown nicely.
- EWL has a Operating Margin of 27.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
- EWL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- EWL's Gross Margin of 78.19% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 91.04% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EWL is creating some value.
- EWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- EWL has an Altman-Z score of 11.58. 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 11.58, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.75. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- EWL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.75 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 89.55% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that EWL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC9.98%
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 91.04% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.29 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.29, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.29%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y6.67%
EPS Q2Q%-1.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EWL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.01%
EPS Next 5Y12.79%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.8%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.64 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EWL.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.09), we can say EWL is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.37, EWL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 61.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EWL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.98), we can say EWL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.37 |
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 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EWL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.72 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EWL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)4.59
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:EWL (2/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
66.18
+0.66 (+1.01%)
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)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners89.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.40B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts79.53
Price Target82.86 (25.2%)
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)1.43%
PT rev (3m)7.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.37 | ||
| P/S | 7.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.74 | ||
| P/B | 4.46 | ||
| P/tB | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY1.76%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY2.24%
SpS8.56
BVpS14.85
TBVpS10.63
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)4.59
Graham Number26.86
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 | 11.58 |
F-Score6
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)-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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.8%
Revenue Next 5Y9.72%
EBIT growth 1Y4.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year13.12%
EBIT Next 3Y12.54%
EBIT Next 5Y12.98%
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 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 30.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.46.