EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:EWL • US28176E1082
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70.34 EUR
-0.05 (-0.07%)
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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.
- EWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EWL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- EWL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EWL (7.84%) is better than 86.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EWL (10.38%) is better than 70.49% of its industry peers.
- EWL has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.01%) than 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 10.18%.
| 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
- EWL has a Profit Margin of 17.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.17%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- EWL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EWL has a better Gross Margin (78.01%) than 90.16% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for EWL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EWL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.14 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.14, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.44% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.45, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.44% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 88.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC10.45%
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.
- The Current ratio of EWL (3.72) is better than 90.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.09 indicates that EWL has no problem at all paying 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%.
- EWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EWL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
- EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.70% yearly.
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.
- EWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.72% yearly.
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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.68, the valuation of EWL can be described as expensive.
- EWL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- EWL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.90, the valuation of EWL can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EWL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.66% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. EWL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.66% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EWL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 35.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.36 |
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 14.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)4.75
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.07%
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 (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
70.34
-0.05 (-0.07%)
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 Cap40.85B
Revenue(TTM)6.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.07B
Analysts79.53
Price Target81.61 (16.02%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 | ||
| P/S | 7.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.55 | ||
| P/tB | 6.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)2.61
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)1.99
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY3.39%
SpS9.06
BVpS15.44
TBVpS11.12
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)4.75
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 | 11.14 |
F-Score6
WACC10.45%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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.
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.