EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
Current stock price
68.88 EUR
+1.98 (+2.96%)
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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.
- 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 86.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EWL (10.38%) is better than 72.13% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
- EWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.04%. This is above the industry average of 10.31%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of EWL (17.69%) is better than 91.80% 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 91.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWL has declined.
- EWL has a Gross Margin of 78.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 91.80% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EWL 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
- An Altman-Z score of 11.09 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EWL (11.09) is better than 93.44% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL (0.45) is better than 91.80% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- EWL has a Current Ratio of 3.72. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.72, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 90.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.09 |
3. EWL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EWL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.29%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
- EWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.86%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Y17.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.24%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
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
- EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.74.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.89), we can say EWL is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.97 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.50, EWL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EWL is valued a bit more expensive than 62.30% 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 | 35.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- EWL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)4.76
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. EWL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EWL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EWL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:EWL (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
68.88
+1.98 (+2.96%)
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)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Inst Owners92.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.71B
Revenue(TTM)6.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.07B
Analysts79.53
Price Target82.95 (20.43%)
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)1.64%
PT rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.97 | ||
| P/S | 7.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.37 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | 6.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY3.71%
FCF(TTM)1.96
FCFY2.85%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY3.41%
SpS8.92
BVpS15.2
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)4.76
Graham Number27.2415 (-60.45%)
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 | 11.09 |
F-Score6
WACC8.81%
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 2Y10.24%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
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.