EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EPC - US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
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EPC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EPC while its profitability can be described as average. EPC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPC was profitable.
In the past year EPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EPC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EPC (1.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 4.13%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.92%, EPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPC is significantly below the industry average of 12.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.13% | ||
| ROIC | 5.92% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)6.81%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.8%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 2.94%, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EPC's Operating Margin of 10.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
EPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 42.50%, EPC is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.94% | ||
| GM | 42.5% |
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-7.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.91%
GM growth 5Y-1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPC has a Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPC underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPC is 32.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPC, 32.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EPC has a Debt to FCF ratio (32.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EPC (0.89) is worse than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC5.8%
2.3 Liquidity
EPC has a Current Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that EPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.77, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that EPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EPC has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPC have decreased strongly by -15.69% in the last year.
EPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.48% yearly.
EPC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.92%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.69%
EPS 3Y0.33%
EPS 5Y-2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
3.2 Future
EPC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.07% yearly.
EPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.39%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 7.75 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EPC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say EPC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.21, the valuation of EPC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPC is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, EPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of EPC has falen by -21.75%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.83, EPC pays a better dividend. On top of this EPC pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, EPC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -20.86%.
EPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EPC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
EPC pays out 45.99% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
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-0.16 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.7%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap929.20M
Analysts73.33
Price Target28.69 (43.45%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.86%
DP45.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.7%
Max EPS beat(4)6.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)36.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)35.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)28.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.16%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.35%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY12.9%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY13.86%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY12.7%
SpS47.44
BVpS33.75
TBVpS-15.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.13% | ||
| ROCE | 7.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.74% | ||
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.94% | ||
| GM | 42.5% | ||
| FCFM | 1.94% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)6.81%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.8%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)7.51%
ROICexgc(3y)31.2%
ROICexgc(5y)32.69%
ROCE(3y)8.57%
ROCE(5y)8.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.36%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.28%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-7.93%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.91%
GM growth 5Y-1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 35.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
F-Score4
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)60.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.49%
Profit Quality(3y)122.83%
Profit Quality(5y)157.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.69%
EPS 3Y0.33%
EPS 5Y-2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.59%
EPS Next Y-12.39%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.27%
EBIT growth 3Y6.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year15.51%
EBIT Next 3Y7.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.11%
FCF growth 3Y0.44%
FCF growth 5Y5.65%
OCF growth 1Y-40.37%
OCF growth 3Y0.29%
OCF growth 5Y3.92%