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BAUSCH + LOMB CORP (BLCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BLCO - CA0717051076 - Common Stock

14.63 USD
+0.08 (+0.55%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:08:30 PM
14.63 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:08:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, BLCO scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BLCO was compared to 189 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While BLCO is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BLCO is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BLCO was profitable.
In the past year BLCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
BLCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of -1.97%, BLCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
BLCO has a Return On Equity of -4.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: BLCO outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
BLCO's Return On Invested Capital of 0.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BLCO outperforms 65.97% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BLCO is significantly below the industry average of 8.44%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.97%
ROE -4.24%
ROIC 0.66%
ROA(3y)-1.41%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-2.87%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)1.59%
ROIC(5y)1.92%
BLCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 -4

1.3 Margins

BLCO's Operating Margin of 2.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BLCO outperforms 67.02% of its industry peers.
BLCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BLCO (59.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BLCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.04%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.68%
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%
BLCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
BLCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingBLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BLCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

BLCO has an Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that BLCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.80, BLCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that BLCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BLCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: BLCO underperforms 73.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.8
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC7.6%
BLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

BLCO has a Current Ratio of 1.55. 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 worse Current ratio (1.55) than 72.25% of its industry peers.
BLCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that BLCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BLCO has a Quick ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: BLCO underperforms 76.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.98
BLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BLCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.36%.
BLCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.81%.
BLCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%5.1%

3.2 Future

BLCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.11% yearly.
BLCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y24.11%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.93%

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.
BLCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B
BLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.83, BLCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BLCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BLCO is cheaper than 72.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BLCO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.94, BLCO is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BLCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: BLCO is cheaper than 80.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.72. BLCO is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.83
Fwd PE 18.94
BLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BLCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.66
BLCO Per share dataBLCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BLCO's earnings are expected to grow with 19.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BLCO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BAUSCH + LOMB CORP

NYSE:BLCO (8/29/2025, 8:08:30 PM)

After market: 14.63 0 (0%)

14.63

+0.08 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners10.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change9.58%
Market Cap5.18B
Analysts72.63
Price Target15.68 (7.18%)
Short Float %9.73%
Short Ratio4.81
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)-179.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-360.35%
Max EPS beat(2)1.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-86.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-360.35%
Max EPS beat(4)6.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.55%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.21%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.75%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.65%
PT rev (3m)-1.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.83
Fwd PE 18.94
P/S 1.06
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 27.84
P/B 0.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.66
EPS(TTM)0.42
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY3.59%
SpS13.82
BVpS18.19
TBVpS-4.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.97%
ROE -4.24%
ROCE 0.83%
ROIC 0.66%
ROICexc 0.67%
ROICexgc 2.14%
OM 2.04%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.68%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.41%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-2.87%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)1.59%
ROIC(5y)1.92%
ROICexc(3y)1.64%
ROICexc(5y)1.97%
ROICexgc(3y)5.47%
ROICexgc(5y)6.76%
ROCE(3y)2.02%
ROCE(5y)2.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-21.86%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 9.32
Cap/Depr 81.82%
Cap/Sales 7.18%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 35.16%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 0.8
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.09
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)-36.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.15%
EPS Next Y-12.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y24.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%5.1%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.93%
EBIT Next Year44.78%
EBIT Next 3Y21.61%
EBIT Next 5Y15.69%
FCF growth 1Y-189.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.47%
OCF growth 3Y-35.71%
OCF growth 5Y-21.91%