EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP (EWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:EWL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US28176E1082 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EWL. EWL was compared to 59 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. EWL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EWL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make EWL a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EWL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EWL has always been profitable.
EWL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EWL has a better Return On Assets (32.10%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.28%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.31% of the companies in the same industry.
EWL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) than 77.97% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EWL is above the industry average of 8.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.1% | ||
| ROE | 41.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 75.48%, EWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of EWL (27.71%) is better than 94.92% of its industry peers.
EWL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EWL's Gross Margin of 79.38% is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EWL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 75.48% | ||
| GM | 79.38% |
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EWL is creating some value.
EWL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EWL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EWL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EWL has an Altman-Z score of 11.85. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EWL has a better Altman-Z score (11.85) than 94.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EWL is 0.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EWL, only 0.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EWL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.96) than 91.53% of its industry peers.
EWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EWL (0.06) is better than 91.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
EWL has a Current Ratio of 4.45. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EWL (4.45) is better than 89.83% of its industry peers.
EWL has a Quick Ratio of 3.66. This indicates that EWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EWL's Quick ratio of 3.66 is amongst the best of the industry. EWL outperforms 91.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.13% on average over the past years.
EWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.00%.
EWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.96%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%-3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-11.61%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.56%
EPS Next 2Y4.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y9.05%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.25%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EWL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EWL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. EWL is around the same levels.
EWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.38.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.41, EWL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
EWL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 70.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.05
EPS Next 2Y4.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EWL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:EWL (6/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
64.93
-0.55 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.09B
Analysts74.15
Price Target72.82 (12.15%)
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)3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)3.4%
Max EPS beat(2)4.11%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.08%
Max EPS beat(4)4.11%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.74%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.29%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.9%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)0.35%
PT rev (3m)-6.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 | ||
| P/S | 7.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 70.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 50.31 | ||
| P/B | 4.35 | ||
| P/tB | 6.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.25
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)2.46
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY1.41%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY1.99%
SpS8.16
BVpS14.92
TBVpS10.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.1% | ||
| ROE | 41.28% | ||
| ROCE | 13.2% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.62% | ||
| OM | 27.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 75.48% | ||
| GM | 79.38% | ||
| FCFM | 11.25% |
ROA(3y)21.77%
ROA(5y)18.87%
ROE(3y)29.68%
ROE(5y)26.56%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
ROICexc(3y)16.13%
ROICexc(5y)17.4%
ROICexgc(3y)22.87%
ROICexgc(5y)24.4%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)19.29%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.6%
OM growth 3Y-5.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.04%
PM growth 3Y38.76%
PM growth 5Y26.09%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 165.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.85 |
F-Score7
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)185.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)236.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.41%
Profit Quality(3y)37.92%
Profit Quality(5y)57.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.96%
EPS 3Y5.52%
EPS 5Y7.13%
EPS Q2Q%-3.03%
EPS Next Y-2.56%
EPS Next 2Y4.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y9.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.58%
Sales Q2Q%-11.61%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.72%
EBIT growth 5Y3.49%
EBIT Next Year8.84%
EBIT Next 3Y11%
EBIT Next 5Y11.13%
FCF growth 1Y-36.77%
FCF growth 3Y-42.99%
FCF growth 5Y-22.01%
OCF growth 1Y-29.28%
OCF growth 3Y-32.1%
OCF growth 5Y-14.39%