Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -16.8x · EV/EBITDA 18.2x · ROE -5.5%. (2019–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.1B | $6.0B | $6.4B | $6.0B | $5.4B | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $11.1B | $11.0B | $11.0B | $10.3B | $7.6B | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -16.77 | — | — | — | 361.54 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.20 | 1.18 | 1.33 | 1.44 | 1.44 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 0.86 | 0.76 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | 31.93 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 21.59 | 21.35 | 27.39 | — | 15.73 | — | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.16 | 2.29 | 2.49 | 2.02 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 18.22 | 18.11 | 18.37 | 20.16 | 12.97 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 59.03 | 96.75 | 66.57 | 88.22 | 34.71 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | 44.72 | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 54.8% | 54.8% | 60.9% | 60.4% | 59.7% | 61.0% | 62.3% | 64.9% |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 10.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.1% | -7.1% | -6.6% | -6.3% | 0.2% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 7.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -5.5% | -5.5% | -4.7% | -3.7% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.0% |
| ROA | -2.6% | -2.6% | -2.4% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.6% |
| ROIC | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| ROCE | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.68 | 0.36 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 8.82 | 8.82 | 8.25 | 9.13 | 4.36 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.31 | -0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.19 | 8.19 | 7.74 | 8.48 | 3.71 | -0.05 | -0.20 | -0.11 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | 12.79 | -0.05 | -0.52 | -0.16 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 1.50 | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.60 | 1.74 | 1.65 | 1.49 | 1.82 | 1.64 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.01 | 1.09 | 1.16 | 0.97 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.36 | 2.36 | 1.81 | 1.60 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.09 | 2.24 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 87.37 | 78.17 | 77.03 | 70.33 | 69.90 | 69.00 | 68.88 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 0.3% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | 3.1% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $354M | $352M | $351M | $350M | $350M | $350M | $350M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLCO stock.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation's current P/E ratio is -16.8x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 18.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.4x.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -5.5%. The historical average is -1.3%.
Based on historical data, Bausch + Lomb Corporation is trading at a P/E of -16.8x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation has 54.8% gross margin and 3.7% operating margin.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 8.8x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Goodwill impairment risk
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Recovery Tempered by Losses
Gross margin expanded to 59.1% in 2026Q2 from 53.7% a year earlier, per financial statements, yet net margin remains negative at -0.7%, indicating below-the-line items still weigh on profitability.
The gross margin improvement suggests better product mix and cost controls, but operating margin of 6.0% is thin, and net losses persist. The gap between gross and net margins highlights significant operating expenses and interest or tax burdens. Investors should monitor whether operating leverage can translate into positive net income as revenue growth continues.
Capital Returns Remain Subdued
ROIC hovered near 0.7% in 2026Q2, up from 0.1% a year earlier, as reported in financial statements, indicating minimal return on invested capital despite asset growth.
ROE and ROA are near zero or negative, reflecting persistent net losses. The low ROIC suggests that the company is not yet generating sufficient operating income relative to its capital base. This may indicate that recent investments have not yet yielded returns, or that goodwill and intangibles inflate the capital base. Improvement in ROIC will depend on margin expansion and efficient use of assets.
Working Capital Drag Persists
Cash conversion cycle improved to 166 days in 2026Q2 from 200 days in 2024Q1, per balance sheet data, but remains elevated due to high inventory days of 158.
DSO has declined to 74 days from 76, and DPO has stabilized around 67, but DIO remains high at 158 days, indicating significant capital tied up in inventory. This suggests potential overstocking or slow-moving products, which could strain liquidity if demand softens. The improvement in CCC is modest and still far from efficient levels, warranting close monitoring of inventory management.
Debt Repayment Reshapes Leverage
Debt-to-equity plummeted to 0.01 in 2026Q2 from 0.79 in 2026Q1, as per the latest balance sheet, reflecting a major debt reduction that dramatically improves solvency.
The sharp decline in total debt from $5.1B to $43M in one quarter suggests a significant repayment or restructuring, which reduces interest expense and refinancing risk. However, the prior D/EBITDA of 31.69 in 2026Q1 indicates that earnings were insufficient to cover debt, and the sudden change may be a one-time event. Investors should assess the sustainability of this lower leverage and whether it reflects improved cash generation or asset sales.
Liquidity Buffer Adequate but Tight
Current ratio stands at 1.55 in 2026Q2, down from 1.70 in 2024Q1, with quick ratio at 1.02, as reported in financial statements, indicating a modest liquidity cushion.
The quick ratio near 1.0 suggests that liquid assets barely cover current liabilities, leaving little room for inventory devaluation or unexpected cash outflows. Cash of $367M provides some buffer, but the reliance on inventory to meet short-term obligations could be risky if demand falters. The liquidity position appears adequate for normal operations but may be strained under severe stress.
Misapplied Metric: EV/EBITDA
EV/EBITDA of 18.06 appears elevated, but with EBITDA likely depressed by amortization and one-time items, as per reported figures, this multiple may overstate valuation.
For a company with significant goodwill and intangibles, EBITDA includes amortization that may not reflect cash earnings, and the negative net income suggests that EBITDA may be inflated by non-cash charges. A more appropriate metric would be EV/EBIT or EV/operating cash flow, which better captures the underlying earnings power. Investors should adjust for these items to avoid misinterpreting the valuation.