EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO (EPC)
US28035Q1022 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, EPC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPC was compared to 37 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of EPC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. EPC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EPC had positive earnings in the past year.
EPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EPC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EPC's Return On Assets of 2.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPC outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.96%, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
EPC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.25%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)-0.01%
ROE(3y)7.2%
ROE(5y)-0.45%
ROIC(3y)6.25%
ROIC(5y)6.83%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EPC (4.74%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPC has grown nicely.
EPC has a Operating Margin of 10.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPC outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
EPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.80%, EPC is doing worse than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.74% | ||
| GM | 41.8% |
OM growth 3Y-5.89%
OM growth 5Y-5.16%
PM growth 3Y13.68%
PM growth 5Y1.96%
GM growth 3Y-2.81%
GM growth 5Y-2.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPC has less shares outstanding
EPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that EPC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.85, EPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPC is 7.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPC, 7.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.99, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that EPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPC underperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
EPC has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that EPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, EPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that EPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EPC has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.63%.
Measured over the past years, EPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.15% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.63%
EPS 3Y-1.87%
EPS 5Y-6.15%
EPS growth Q2Q-22.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y0.15%
Revenue growth Q2Q4.22%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EPC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.41%
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
EPC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.02.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.17 indicates a correct valuation of EPC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPC is cheaper than 86.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.32. EPC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EPC is valued cheaper than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.60%.
EPC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.99.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, EPC is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPC decreases each year by -18.34%.
EPC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
EPC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
EPC pays out 28.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.62%
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO
NYSE:EPC (4/29/2024, 7:04:00 PM)
After market: 37.56 0 (0%)37.56
+0.13 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
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Market Cap1.88B
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| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.6
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
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| OM | 10.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.74% | ||
| GM | 41.8% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.6
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)1.63%
EPS 3Y-1.87%
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EPS Next Y9.41%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
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