BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC (BHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BHC - CA0717341071 - Common Stock
7.26 USD
-0.23 (-3.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BHC. BHC was compared to 190 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BHC had positive earnings in the past year.
BHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BHC had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BHC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BHC (1.35%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
BHC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHC outperforms 84.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BHC is significantly below the industry average of 12.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.44%) for BHC is above the 3 year average (5.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BHC (3.61%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
BHC has a Operating Margin of 20.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHC outperforms 87.37% 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 77.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BHC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BHC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.26, we must say that BHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BHC has a Altman-Z score of 0.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BHC outperforms 46.84% 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 76.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that BHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BHC's Current ratio of 1.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BHC is outperformed by 77.37% 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 78.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
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.
Looking at the last year, BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.86% in the last year.
BHC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BHC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.40% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.90 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BHC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BHC is valued cheaper than 98.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. BHC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.69 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 (23.98), we can say BHC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
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.
BHC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BHC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:BHC (1/13/2026, 10:00:04 AM)
7.26
-0.23 (-3.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners10.79%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap2.69B
Revenue(TTM)10.03B
Net Income(TTM)362.00M
Analysts48.89
Price Target7.39 (1.79%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio2.34
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)-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)1.38%
PT rev (3m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.79 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY52.62%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY59.05%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY40.26%
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY55.94%
SpS27.04
BVpS-1.52
TBVpS-44.98
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.26 |
F-Score7
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC?
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.