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BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BHC - CA0717341071 - Common Stock

6.82 USD
+0.02 (+0.29%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 4:15:00 PM
6.82 USD
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After Hours: 12/10/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BHC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BHC against 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While BHC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BHC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BHC was profitable.
In the past year BHC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BHC always reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years BHC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.35%, BHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.44%, BHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BHC is significantly below the industry average of 12.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.98%) for BHC is below the current ROIC(7.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.44%
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-1.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.98%
ROIC(5y)5.41%
BHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600 800

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.61%, BHC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.63% of the companies in the same industry.
BHC's Operating Margin of 20.68% is amongst the best of the industry. BHC outperforms 87.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BHC has grown nicely.
BHC has a Gross Margin of 70.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: BHC outperforms 78.01% of its industry peers.
BHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.68%
PM (TTM) 3.61%
GM 70.67%
OM growth 3Y1.02%
OM growth 5Y4.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.24%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
BHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BHC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BHC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BHC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BHC Yearly Shares OutstandingBHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.25, we must say that BHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BHC's Altman-Z score of 0.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BHC outperforms 47.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BHC is 19.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take BHC, 19.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BHC (19.41) is better than 75.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.41
Altman-Z 0.25
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.91%
BHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

BHC has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BHC has a worse Current ratio (1.30) than 75.39% of its industry peers.
BHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that BHC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BHC (0.97) is worse than 76.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.97
BHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BHC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.33%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.91% on average over the past years.
BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.86%.
Measured over the past years, BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y-2.91%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y4.5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.81%

3.2 Future

BHC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.58% yearly.
BHC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.4%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
BHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.79, the valuation of BHC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BHC is cheaper than 98.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, BHC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BHC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say BHC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.79
Fwd PE 1.59
BHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

94.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BHC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BHC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.33
EV/EBITDA 6.75
BHC Per share dataBHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BHC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BHC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC

NYSE:BHC (12/10/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 6.82 0 (0%)

6.82

+0.02 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners45.78%
Inst Owner Change-8.03%
Ins Owners10.79%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap2.53B
Revenue(TTM)10.03B
Net Income(TTM)362.00M
Analysts48.89
Price Target7.29 (6.89%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.59%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.13%
Max EPS beat(4)2.59%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.92%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.32%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.85%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.1%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.08%
PT rev (1m)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.79
Fwd PE 1.59
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 2.33
P/OCF 1.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.75
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY56.01%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY62.85%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY42.86%
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY59.54%
SpS27.04
BVpS-1.52
TBVpS-44.98
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.41%
ROIC 7.44%
ROICexc 7.91%
ROICexgc 35.57%
OM 20.68%
PM (TTM) 3.61%
GM 70.67%
FCFM 10.81%
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-1.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.98%
ROIC(5y)5.41%
ROICexc(3y)6.26%
ROICexc(5y)5.63%
ROICexgc(3y)44%
ROICexgc(5y)37.54%
ROCE(3y)7.57%
ROCE(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.75%
OM growth 3Y1.02%
OM growth 5Y4.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.24%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.41
Debt/EBITDA 6.2
Cap/Depr 34.45%
Cap/Sales 4.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 45.65%
Profit Quality 299.45%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 0.25
F-Score7
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)22.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y-2.91%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y4.5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.81%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.4%
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y5.56%
EBIT growth 5Y6.8%
EBIT Next Year16.54%
EBIT Next 3Y4.34%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.3%
FCF growth 1Y21.39%
FCF growth 3Y3.22%
FCF growth 5Y0.55%
OCF growth 1Y34.83%
OCF growth 3Y3.85%
OCF growth 5Y1.25%

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC / BHC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for BHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC?

BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for BHC stock?

The financial health rating of BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC) is 2 / 10.