One-glance verdict
Undervalued
$75.78 our estimate vs market $27.93
Wall Street consensus: $31.50 (-58.4% lower than our fair-value estimate)
63% below our estimate, below the bear case
Fundamentals snapshot
Edgewell Personal Care Company
EPC · NYQ · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
Current price
$27.93
52-week range
$15.73 - $29.95
Market cap
$1.29B
Balance sheet
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2.67x Stretched
Net debt $882.10M. Interest coverage shows how many times profit covers the interest bill.
What stands out
2 Rewards
2 Risks
2 rewards · 2 risks
- Reward Free cash flow was positive in 9/10 years.
- Reward Dividend yield is 2.1% with 15-year payout history.
- Risk Return on equity was -1.3% last year — the company lost money on shareholders' equity.
- Risk Operating margin compressed from 9.1% to 8.8% over 3 years.
What this company does
Edgewell Personal Care Company
Edgewell Personal Care Company makes and sells everyday items like razors, sunscreen, and feminine hygiene products under well-known brands such as Schick, Banana Boat, and Playtex. Most of their money comes from selling these kinds of products directly to stores and customers. This matters because it shows they are selling things people regularly need to buy, which can make their income more stable.
How the company got here
Edgewell Personal Care has a long history, tracing its roots back to 1772. It was formerly known as Energizer Holdings, Inc., a name many might recognize from batteries. In a significant shift, the company rebranded to Edgewell Personal Care in June 2015, signaling a strategic focus on its diverse portfolio of personal grooming and hygiene products rather than just batteries. This name change marked a turning point, allowing the company to better highlight its distinct brands in the consumer goods market.
What it actually does
Edgewell Personal Care is a company that makes and sells a variety of everyday items designed for personal grooming and hygiene. Think of the products you might find in the health and beauty aisle of your local supermarket. These include things for shaving, protecting your skin from the sun, and feminine hygiene products. The company's goal is to provide consumers with trusted brands that help them feel clean, comfortable, and confident.
Wet Shave
This segment is all about helping people shave. It includes razors and razor blades for both men and women, sold under well-known brands like Schick and Wilkinson Sword. They also make shaving creams and gels, such as Edge and Skintimate, to make shaving smoother. This part of the business is a significant contributor to Edgewell's overall sales, providing the tools and products people need for their regular shaving routines.
Sun and Skin Care
The Sun and Skin Care segment focuses on protecting and caring for your skin. This includes a range of sunscreens for different needs, like general protection, sports, and kids, under popular brands like Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic. It also covers antibacterial hand wipes (Wet Ones) and grooming products for men, including skincare and beard care from brands like Bulldog and Jack Black. This segment aims to keep skin healthy and protected from environmental factors.
Feminine Care
This part of Edgewell is dedicated to feminine hygiene products. It offers tampons under brands such as Playtex and o.b., and pads and liners from Stayfree and Carefree. These products are designed to provide comfort and reliability for women's specific needs. While perhaps not as visible as shaving or sun care, this segment represents an important and consistent part of the company's offerings.
What management is betting on now
Edgewell's management is focused on strengthening its core brands and driving growth through innovation. They are looking to expand their reach in key markets and potentially acquire new brands that fit their portfolio. A major priority is ensuring their products are readily available to consumers, whether in physical stores or online. The company is also working to improve its operational efficiency, which means making sure the business runs smoothly and profitably, to better serve its customers and shareholders.
Price history
How the share price has moved
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Earnings history
Last 8 quarters — what happened
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FY2024 Q4
$47.80M
FY2025 Q1
$-132.40M
FY2025 Q2
$28.00M
FY2025 Q3
$99.30M
FY2025 Q4
$46.50M
FY2026 Q1
$-137.50M
FY2026 Q2
$40.30M
FY2026 Q3
$103.10M
Revenue
$570.10M
Net income
$13.70M
Diluted EPS
0.29
Operating cash flow
$118.70M
Free cash flow
$103.10M
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Revenue
$519.50M
Net income
$-10.60M
Diluted EPS
-0.22
Operating cash flow
$54.30M
Free cash flow
$40.30M
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Revenue
$422.80M
Net income
$-65.70M
Diluted EPS
-1.41
Operating cash flow
$-125.90M
Free cash flow
$-137.50M
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Revenue
$537.20M
Net income
$-30.60M
Diluted EPS
-0.65
Operating cash flow
$74.10M
Free cash flow
$46.50M
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Revenue
$627.20M
Net income
$29.10M
Diluted EPS
0.62
Operating cash flow
$114.80M
Free cash flow
$99.30M
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Revenue
$580.70M
Net income
$29.00M
Diluted EPS
0.60
Operating cash flow
$45.10M
Free cash flow
$28.00M
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Revenue
$478.40M
Net income
$-2.10M
Diluted EPS
-0.04
Operating cash flow
$-115.60M
Free cash flow
$-132.40M
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Revenue
$517.60M
Net income
$8.80M
Diluted EPS
0.18
Operating cash flow
$73.70M
Free cash flow
$47.80M
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Is it cheap or expensive?
Fair value $75.78 vs current price $27.93
Wall Street consensus is the average analyst price target: $31.50 (-58.4% lower than our fair-value estimate).
Our most-likely fair value is $75.78 a share — about 171.3% above today's price of $27.93, so the stock currently looks cheap (undervalued).
Is it drowning in debt?
Stretched
Net debt $882.1M. Interest coverage 2.7x.
Net debt
$882.10M
Interest coverage
2.67x
Edgewell Personal Care Company's profit covers its interest bill about 2.7 times over. which is weaker than most peers shown here.
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Worse cushion
Baseline
Better cushion
EPC
BASELINE
Edgewell Personal Care Company
Total debt $1.28B Interest coverage 2.67x This is the baseline the peer rows are being compared against.
Total debt $3.43B Interest coverage 2.96x +11% vs EPC Has roughly the same debt cushion as EPC.
Total debt $2.37B Interest coverage 11.32x +324% vs EPC Carries about 4.2x more debt cushion than EPC.
Total debt $6.54B Interest coverage 9.18x +244% vs EPC Carries about 3.4x more debt cushion than EPC.
Total debt $7.72B Interest coverage 15.85x +493% vs EPC Carries about 5.9x more debt cushion than EPC.
Total debt $5.60B Interest coverage 6.82x +155% vs EPC Carries about 2.6x more debt cushion than EPC.
What you should know
The case for and against EPC
2 Rewards
2 Risks
Rewards
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Free cash flow was positive in 9/10 years.
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Dividend yield is 2.1% with 15-year payout history.
Risks
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Return on equity was -1.3% last year — the company lost money on shareholders' equity.
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Operating margin compressed from 9.1% to 8.8% over 3 years.
The numbers
All the key metrics, grouped by purpose
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Valuation
How expensive the stock looks
P/E (TTM)
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Forward P/E
14.11x
P/B
0.88x
P/S
0.57x
EV/EBITDA
8.24x
PEG ratio
2.87x
Profitability
How much profit each dollar creates
Gross margin
41.0%
Operating margin
8.8%
Net margin
-4.2%
ROE
-1.3%
ROA
3.0%
Health
Liquidity and balance-sheet strength
Debt / equity
0.88x
Current ratio
1.84x
Quick ratio
0.97x
Total debt
$1.28B
Total cash
$397.10M
Growth
How the business has been compounding
Revenue TTM
$2.05B
Revenue 5Y CAGR
48.0%
EPS TTM
-0.90
EPS 5Y CAGR
-34.0%
Cash flow
How much cash the business throws off
Operating CF TTM
$121.20M
Free CF TTM
$41.40M
FCF margin
2.0%
Dividend
Shareholder payout
Yield
2.1%
Payout ratio
500.0%
Last ex-div date
2026-09-09