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NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EYE - US63845R1077 - Common Stock

26.66 USD
-0.1 (-0.37%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, EYE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EYE was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. EYE has an average financial health and profitability rating. EYE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EYE was profitable.
  • EYE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years EYE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years EYE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EYE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEYE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.12%, EYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.27%, EYE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EYE has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EYE outperforms 47.93% of its industry peers.
  • EYE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.97%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.24%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (2.98%) for EYE is above the 3 year average (1.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.12%
ROE -0.27%
ROIC 2.98%
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)-2.25%
ROE(5y)2.22%
ROIC(3y)1.97%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
EYE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEYE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a Operating Margin value of 3.03%, EYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EYE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 58.69%, EYE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EYE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.03%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.69%
OM growth 3Y-36.53%
OM growth 5Y-14.44%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y1.77%
EYE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEYE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • EYE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EYE has more shares outstanding
  • EYE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for EYE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
EYE Yearly Shares OutstandingEYE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
EYE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEYE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • EYE has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is not the best score and indicates that EYE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EYE has a Altman-Z score (2.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EYE is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take EYE, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • EYE's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EYE outperforms 73.55% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that EYE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of EYE (0.28) is better than 60.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.29
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC9.25%
EYE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEYE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • EYE has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that EYE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EYE has a Current ratio of 0.53. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EYE underperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that EYE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • EYE's Quick ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EYE is outperformed by 69.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.32
EYE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEYE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • EYE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.02%.
  • Measured over the past years, EYE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.68% on average per year.
  • EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.53%.
  • Measured over the past years, EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y-27.94%
EPS 5Y-7.68%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.93%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.52% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EYE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.45%
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%
EPS Next 5Y24.52%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%

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.
EYE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEYE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EYE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEYE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 43.70, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EYE.
  • EYE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • EYE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.65 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EYE.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EYE.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. EYE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.7
Fwd PE 28.65
EYE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEYE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • EYE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EYE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.49
EV/EBITDA 15.55
EYE Per share dataEYE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • EYE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • EYE's earnings are expected to grow with 27.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EYE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC / EYE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for EYE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EYE.


What is the valuation status for EYE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC?

NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) is 43.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.46.


Can you provide the financial health for EYE stock?

The financial health rating of NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) is 4 / 10.