EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
Current stock price
73 EUR
+1.55 (+2.17%)
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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
- EWL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years EWL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EWL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EWL has a Return On Assets of 7.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.38%, EWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.01%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.30% 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 9.72%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.69%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.17%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWL has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.01%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- EWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EWL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EWL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EWL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EWL has an Altman-Z score of 11.46. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.46, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.45, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC10.07%
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 92.06% 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.
- The Quick ratio of EWL (3.09) is better than 92.06% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
- 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.
- 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 Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.07%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
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.
4. EWL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EWL.
- EWL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- EWL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.94.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EWL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EWL is more expensive than 63.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, EWL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EWL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.08% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 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 | 36.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EWL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)4.93
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.07%
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 (3/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
73
+1.55 (+2.17%)
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 Owners91.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.40B
Revenue(TTM)6.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.07B
Analysts79.53
Price Target81.61 (11.79%)
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)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.94 | ||
| P/S | 8.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.65 | ||
| P/B | 4.73 | ||
| P/tB | 6.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)2.61
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)1.99
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY3.26%
SpS9.06
BVpS15.44
TBVpS11.11
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)4.93
Graham Number27.77
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 | 11.46 |
F-Score6
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.07%
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 Year25.88%
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 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 32.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.73.