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At close: Feb 6, 2026
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EYE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. EYE has an average financial health and profitability rating. EYE is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EYE had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EYE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EYE reported negative net income in multiple years.
- EYE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EYE has a Return On Assets (-0.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EYE has a Return On Equity (-0.27%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EYE has a Return On Invested Capital (2.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EYE is significantly below the industry average of 12.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.97%) for EYE is below the current ROIC(2.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of EYE (3.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EYE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EYE has a Gross Margin of 58.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EYE outperforms 86.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EYE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EYE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EYE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EYE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EYE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that EYE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.39, EYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- EYE has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EYE would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EYE (3.05) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that EYE is not too dependend on debt financing.
- EYE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC9.29%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.53, EYE is not doing good in the industry: 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that EYE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EYE (0.32) is worse than 68.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.68% on average over the past years.
- EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.53%.
- EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.12% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EYE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.52% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.18% on average over the next years.
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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.41, the valuation of EYE can be described as expensive.
- EYE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. EYE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.08, EYE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EYE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- EYE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.08 |
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 62.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
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)1.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EYE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
28.92
+1.3 (+4.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Inst Owners115.97%
Inst Owner Change0.37%
Ins Owners1.94%
Ins Owner Change1.74%
Market Cap2.29B
Revenue(TTM)1.92B
Net Income(TTM)-2.31M
Analysts81.33
Price Target33.97 (17.46%)
Short Float %12.15%
Short Ratio7.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.54%
Max EPS beat(2)30.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.54%
Max EPS beat(4)30.26%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)37.55%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)15.61%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)78.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.14%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)1.22%
PT rev (3m)11.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.11%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY3.22%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY3.62%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY7.12%
SpS24.23
BVpS10.83
TBVpS-1.14
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.12% | ||
| ROE | -0.27% | ||
| ROCE | 3.78% | ||
| ROIC | 2.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.57% | ||
| OM | 3.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.69% | ||
| FCFM | 4.32% |
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)-2.25%
ROE(5y)2.22%
ROIC(3y)1.97%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
ROICexc(3y)2.16%
ROICexc(5y)4.2%
ROICexgc(3y)5.73%
ROICexgc(5y)11.7%
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)4.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.66%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score7
WACC9.29%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)109.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y-27.94%
EPS 5Y-7.68%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
EPS Next Y28.45%
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%
EPS Next 5Y24.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.93%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%
EBIT growth 1Y74.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-39.25%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.48%
EBIT Next Year203.78%
EBIT Next 3Y58.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y98.46%
FCF growth 3Y-38.43%
FCF growth 5Y-9.78%
OCF growth 1Y8.08%
OCF growth 3Y-19.78%
OCF growth 5Y-4.14%
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 47.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.67.
Can you provide the financial health for EYE stock?
The financial health rating of NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) is 4 / 10.