EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:EWL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US28176E1082 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, EWL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EWL was compared to 57 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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.
Each year in the past 5 years EWL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EWL's Return On Assets of 32.10% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EWL has a Return On Equity of 41.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 98.25% of its industry peers.
EWL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EWL outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
EWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.44%. This is above the industry average of 8.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.1% | ||
| ROE | 41.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
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's Profit Margin of 75.48% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EWL's Operating Margin of 27.71% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 96.49% of its industry peers.
EWL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 79.38%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% 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 | 27.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 75.48% | ||
| GM | 79.38% |
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EWL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EWL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EWL has an Altman-Z score of 11.96. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EWL has a Altman-Z score of 11.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 96.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL is 0.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EWL, only 0.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.96, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% 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.
EWL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.01%
2.3 Liquidity
EWL has a Current Ratio of 4.45. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.45, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.66 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.66, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.96% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, EWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.13% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EWL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.00% in the last year.
EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.96%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%-3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-11.61%
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 9.07% on average per year.
EWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y9.07%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.38, the valuation of EWL can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. EWL is around the same levels.
EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.85.
EWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.44, EWL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
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 | 72.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.12
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:EWL (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.11
+0.43 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.78B
Analysts74.15
Price Target71.74 (8.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)3.4%
Max EPS beat(2)4.11%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.08%
Max EPS beat(4)4.11%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.74%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.29%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.9%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)-1.47%
PT rev (3m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.85 | ||
| P/S | 8.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.43 | ||
| P/tB | 6.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.02 |
EPS(TTM)2.25
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)2.46
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY1.39%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY1.95%
SpS8.15
BVpS14.91
TBVpS10.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.1% | ||
| ROE | 41.28% | ||
| ROCE | 13.2% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.62% | ||
| OM | 27.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 75.48% | ||
| GM | 79.38% | ||
| FCFM | 11.25% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 165.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.96 |
F-Score7
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)1.96%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%-3.03%
EPS Next Y-2.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y9.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-11.61%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year8.84%
EBIT Next 3Y11%
EBIT Next 5Y11.13%
FCF growth 1Y-36.77%
FCF growth 3Y-42.99%
FCF growth 5Y-22.01%
OCF growth 1Y-29.28%
OCF growth 3Y-32.1%
OCF growth 5Y-14.39%