EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:EWL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US28176E1082 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
EWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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. While showing a medium growth rate, EWL is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, EWL could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years EWL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 32.10%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EWL has a better Return On Equity (41.28%) than 98.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.29%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EWL is above the industry average of 8.08%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 75.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.71%, EWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.49% of the companies in the same industry.
EWL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EWL has a Gross Margin of 79.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 87.72% 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 | 27.71% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EWL is still 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 12.06 indicates that EWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EWL has a better Altman-Z score (12.06) than 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.
EWL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.96 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 92.98% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.89%
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.
EWL has a Current ratio of 4.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWL outperforms 92.98% of its industry peers.
EWL has a Quick Ratio of 3.66. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EWL (3.66) is better than 92.98% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.13% on average over the past years.
EWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.00%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.58% on average over the past years.
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
EWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.07% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-2.49%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y9.07%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.53, EWL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
EWL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EWL is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say EWL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EWL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.74, EWL is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.98 |
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 | 72.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.14
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for EWL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:EWL (7/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
65.55
+0.22 (+0.34%)
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 Cap38.45B
Analysts74.15
Price Target71.74 (9.44%)
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)-1.13%
PT rev (3m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.98 | ||
| P/S | 8.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.47 | ||
| P/B | 4.45 | ||
| P/tB | 6.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.31 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY3.71%
FCF(TTM)0.91
FCFY1.38%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY1.94%
SpS8.05
BVpS14.72
TBVpS10.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.14
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 | 12.06 |
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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-2.49%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
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 Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
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%