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NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EYE - US63845R1077 - Common Stock

26.38 USD
-0.28 (-1.05%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:00:03 PM
26.38 USD
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After Hours: 1/26/2026, 8:00:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, EYE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EYE was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of EYE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. EYE is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EYE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • EYE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EYE reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EYE had a positive operating cash flow.
EYE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEYE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.12%, EYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EYE's Return On Equity of -0.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EYE outperforms 53.28% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of EYE (2.98%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EYE is significantly below the industry average of 12.24%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (2.98%) for EYE is above the 3 year average (1.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.12%
ROE -0.27%
ROIC 2.98%
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)-2.25%
ROE(5y)2.22%
ROIC(3y)1.97%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
EYE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEYE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of EYE (3.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EYE has declined.
  • EYE has a better Gross Margin (58.69%) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EYE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.03%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.69%
OM growth 3Y-36.53%
OM growth 5Y-14.44%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y1.77%
EYE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEYE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EYE is destroying value.
  • EYE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EYE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • EYE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
EYE Yearly Shares OutstandingEYE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
EYE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEYE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.28 indicates that EYE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EYE's Altman-Z score of 2.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EYE outperforms 51.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EYE is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take EYE, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • EYE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is in the better half of the industry: EYE outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
  • EYE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, EYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.28
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC9.25%
EYE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEYE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that EYE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of EYE (0.53) is worse than 90.98% of its industry peers.
  • EYE has a Quick Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that EYE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of EYE (0.32) is worse than 69.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.32
EYE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEYE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • EYE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.02%.
  • EYE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.68% yearly.
  • EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.53%.
  • EYE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y-27.94%
EPS 5Y-7.68%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.93%

3.2 Future

  • EYE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.52% yearly.
  • EYE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.45%
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%
EPS Next 5Y24.52%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
EYE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEYE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EYE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEYE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.25, the valuation of EYE can be described as expensive.
  • EYE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, EYE is valued quite expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.35, the valuation of EYE can be described as expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EYE.
  • EYE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.25
Fwd PE 28.35
EYE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEYE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • EYE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EYE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EYE is cheaper than 67.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.22
EV/EBITDA 15.4
EYE Per share dataEYE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as EYE's earnings are expected to grow with 27.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.06%
EPS Next 3Y27.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for EYE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC / EYE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for EYE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EYE.


What is the valuation status for EYE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC?

NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) is 43.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.44.


Can you provide the financial health for EYE stock?

The financial health rating of NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) is 4 / 10.