EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:EWCZ • US29882P1066

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This EWCZ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. EWCZ Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EWCZ was profitable.
  • In the past year EWCZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • EWCZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years EWCZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EWCZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEWCZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • EWCZ's Return On Assets of 1.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EWCZ outperforms 53.42% of its industry peers.
  • EWCZ has a Return On Equity of 10.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: EWCZ outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
  • EWCZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.01%) than 60.27% of its industry peers.
  • EWCZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 10.95%
ROIC 5.01%
ROA(3y)1.29%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)9.05%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)4.75%
EWCZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEWCZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • EWCZ's Profit Margin of 4.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EWCZ outperforms 61.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EWCZ has grown nicely.
  • EWCZ has a Operating Margin of 20.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWCZ outperforms 84.93% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EWCZ has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of EWCZ (73.95%) is better than 90.41% of its industry peers.
  • EWCZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.87%
PM (TTM) 4.2%
GM 73.95%
OM growth 3Y2.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
EWCZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEWCZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. EWCZ Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EWCZ is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EWCZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • EWCZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for EWCZ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
EWCZ Yearly Shares OutstandingEWCZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
EWCZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEWCZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that EWCZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • EWCZ has a Altman-Z score (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EWCZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.56. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as EWCZ would need 7.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.56, EWCZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EWCZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.73. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • EWCZ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.73) than 80.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.73
Debt/FCF 7.56
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.34%
EWCZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEWCZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that EWCZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EWCZ has a Current ratio of 2.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. EWCZ outperforms 84.93% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.29 indicates that EWCZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.29, EWCZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.7
Quick Ratio 2.29
EWCZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEWCZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. EWCZ Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 58.49% over the past year.
  • The earnings per share for EWCZ have been decreasing by -24.86% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, EWCZ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.13% in the last year.
  • EWCZ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.49%
EPS 3Y-24.86%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-41.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.32%

3.2 Future

  • EWCZ is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.31% yearly.
  • EWCZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y-26.61%
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
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 decreasing.
EWCZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEWCZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M 200M
EWCZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEWCZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. EWCZ Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.87, the valuation of EWCZ can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EWCZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EWCZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.75), we can say EWCZ is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of EWCZ.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EWCZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • EWCZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 9.36
EWCZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEWCZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EWCZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EWCZ is cheaper than 73.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EWCZ is valued cheaper than 94.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.28
EV/EBITDA 9.72
EWCZ Per share dataEWCZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 -4 -6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of EWCZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EWCZ's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. EWCZ Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EWCZ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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EWCZ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A

NASDAQ:EWCZ (3/30/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 5.77 0 (0%)

5.77

-0.01 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-14
Inst Owners46.06%
Inst Owner Change4.67%
Ins Owners7.76%
Ins Owner Change-1.89%
Market Cap314.70M
Revenue(TTM)206.63M
Net Income(TTM)8.68M
Analysts75
Price Target5.92 (2.6%)
Short Float %3.93%
Short Ratio1.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)77.44%
Min EPS beat(2)63.4%
Max EPS beat(2)91.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)133.39%
Min EPS beat(4)57.56%
Max EPS beat(4)321.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)120.24%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)89.08%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)183.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.22%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.72%
PT rev (1m)-18.69%
PT rev (3m)-13.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 9.36
P/S 1.52
P/FCF 6.28
P/OCF 5.94
P/B 3.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.72
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY14.56%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY15.92%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY16.84%
SpS3.79
BVpS1.45
TBVpS-6.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 10.95%
ROCE 6.32%
ROIC 5.01%
ROICexc 5.64%
ROICexgc 22.18%
OM 20.87%
PM (TTM) 4.2%
GM 73.95%
FCFM 24.24%
ROA(3y)1.29%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)9.05%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)4.75%
ROICexc(3y)5.73%
ROICexc(5y)5.17%
ROICexgc(3y)23.47%
ROICexgc(5y)71.51%
ROCE(3y)6.61%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.11%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y2.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.73
Debt/FCF 7.56
Debt/EBITDA 5.9
Cap/Depr 14.27%
Cap/Sales 1.41%
Interest Coverage 1.99
Cash Conversion 83.42%
Profit Quality 576.91%
Current Ratio 2.7
Quick Ratio 2.29
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score7
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)6.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)580.61%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.49%
EPS 3Y-24.86%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-41.18%
EPS Next Y-26.61%
EPS Next 2Y-9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.32%
Revenue Next Year1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.75%
EBIT growth 3Y2.29%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year9.89%
EBIT Next 3Y9.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.53%
FCF growth 3Y4.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.21%
OCF growth 3Y6.11%
OCF growth 5Y106.84%

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A / EWCZ Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for EWCZ stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EWCZ.


What is the valuation status of EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) stock?

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) is 6.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.97.


What is the earnings growth outlook for EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A (EWCZ) is expected to decline by -26.61% in the next year.