BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BLCO - CA0717051076 - Common Stock
22.54 CAD
-0.2 (-0.88%)
Overall BLCO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BLCO against 18 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BLCO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BLCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BLCO was profitable.
BLCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BLCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years BLCO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of -2.21%, BLCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -4.74%, BLCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.69%, BLCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BLCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.45%. This is in line with the industry average of 0.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.21% | ||
| ROE | -4.74% | ||
| ROIC | 0.69% |
ROA(3y)-1.41%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-2.87%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)1.45%
ROIC(5y)1.75%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of BLCO (2.31%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BLCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BLCO (59.45%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
BLCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.45% |
OM growth 3Y-22.07%
OM growth 5Y-17.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BLCO is destroying value.
BLCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BLCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BLCO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that BLCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.85, BLCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
BLCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating BLCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, BLCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
BLCO has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that BLCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BLCO has a Current ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: BLCO outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
BLCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that BLCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, BLCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BLCO have decreased strongly by -29.51% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, BLCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.23% in the last year.
BLCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
3.2 Future
BLCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.18% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BLCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.02%
EPS Next 5Y24.18%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BLCO.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BLCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say BLCO is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BLCO.
BLCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BLCO is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
BLCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BLCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BLCO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BLCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BLCO's earnings are expected to grow with 18.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BLCO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:BLCO (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.54
-0.2 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.98B
Revenue(TTM)4.98B
Net Income(TTM)-305.00M
Analysts72
Price Target23.74 (5.32%)
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)5.13%
Min EPS beat(2)1.79%
Max EPS beat(2)8.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-86.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-360.35%
Max EPS beat(4)8.47%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-37.66%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.06%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.82%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)11.31%
PT rev (3m)8.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 33.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.71%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.67
OCFY2.98%
SpS19.8
BVpS25.58
TBVpS-6.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.21% | ||
| ROE | -4.74% | ||
| ROCE | 0.96% | ||
| ROIC | 0.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.27% | ||
| OM | 2.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.45% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.41%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-2.87%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)1.45%
ROIC(5y)1.75%
ROICexc(3y)1.5%
ROICexc(5y)1.8%
ROICexgc(3y)4.98%
ROICexgc(5y)6.16%
ROCE(3y)2.02%
ROCE(5y)2.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.79%
OM growth 3Y-22.07%
OM growth 5Y-17.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
F-Score4
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)53.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.88%
EPS Next Y-11.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.02%
EPS Next 5Y24.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.93%
EBIT Next Year45.28%
EBIT Next 3Y21.2%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
FCF growth 1Y-880%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.07%
OCF growth 3Y-35.71%
OCF growth 5Y-21.91%
BAUSCH + LOMB CORP / BLCO.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BLCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BLCO.CA.
What is the valuation status for BLCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BAUSCH + LOMB CORP?
BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of BAUSCH + LOMB CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO.CA) is 36.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
Can you provide the financial health for BLCO stock?
The financial health rating of BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO.CA) is 3 / 10.