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(EQH) Axa Equitable Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US29452E1010

Variable Annuities, Life Insurance, Group Retirement Plans, Asset Management

EQH EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -59.15%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -4.1%

EQH Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -8.43%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 44.6%

Description: EQH Axa Equitable Holdings

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) is a diversified financial services company operating globally, with six distinct business segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Asset Management, Protection Solutions, Wealth Management, and Legacy. The companys diverse product offerings cater to various customer needs, including retirement services, investment management, life insurance, and wealth management solutions.

From a financial perspective, EQH has a market capitalization of approximately $15.99 billion USD, indicating a significant presence in the financial services industry. The companys return on equity (ROE) stands at 56.77%, suggesting strong profitability. Additionally, the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 7.93, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

To further evaluate EQHs performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, net income margin, and assets under management (AUM). The companys ability to generate revenue from its diverse business segments, manage its assets effectively, and maintain a strong capital position will be crucial in driving long-term growth. Notably, the Asset Management segments AUM and the Individual Retirement segments variable annuity products are key drivers of EQHs revenue.

From a technical analysis perspective, EQHs stock price is currently at $52.93, with support levels at $51.5, $49.2, $47.2, $45.6, and $44.0. The stocks relative strength index (RSI) and moving averages can provide additional insights into its short-term and long-term trends. However, based on the available data, the stock appears to be consolidating around its 50-day moving average, indicating a potential trading range.

EQH Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	16,205m
Sub-Industry	Diversified Financial Services
IPO / Inception	2018-05-10

EQH Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	81.6%
Fundamental	59.2%
Dividend Rating	67.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	10.5%
Analyst Rating	4.40 of 5

EQH Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	1.97%
Yield on Cost 5y	5.45%
Annual Growth 5y	7.33%
Payout Consistency	100.0%
Payout Ratio	17.6%

EQH Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-21.2%
Growth Correlation 12m	76.8%
Growth Correlation 5y	73%
CAGR 5y	23.37%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.67
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.96
Alpha	10.69
Beta	1.165
Volatility	25.59%
Current Volume	2445.6k
Average Volume 20d	2890.4k
Stop Loss	51.6 (-3.1%)
Signal	-0.02

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0

Net Income (479.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 818.1m TTM)

FCFTA 0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.23pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 972.8% (prev 213.8%; Δ 759.0pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.58b > Net Income 479.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (-132.42b) to EBITDA (2.16b) ratio: -61.22 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 33.23 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (303.2m) change vs 12m ago -7.36% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 82.10% (prev 43.38%; Δ 38.72pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 4.62% (prev 4.01%; Δ 0.61pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 6.81 (EBITDA TTM 2.16b / Interest Expense TTM 223.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.02

(A) 0.44 = (Total Current Assets 136.75b - Total Current Liabilities 4.12b) / Total Assets 303.09b

(B) 0.03 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 9.87b / Total Assets 303.09b

(D) 0.01 = Book Value of Equity 2.44b / Total Liabilities 300.12b

Total Rating: 3.02 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 59.15

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0

2. FCF Yield -1.33% = -0.67

3. FCF Margin 11.08% = 2.77

4. Debt/Equity 6.13 = -2.50

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.26 = -2.08

6. ROIC - WACC 11.79% = 12.50

7. RoE 22.93% = 1.91

8. Rev. Trend 44.56% = 2.23

9. Rev. CAGR -8.43% = -1.40

10. EPS Trend -4.05% = -0.10

11. EPS CAGR -59.15% = -2.50

What is the price of EQH shares?

As of September 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 53.26 with a total of 2,445,627 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.62%, over one month by +3.57%, over three months by +0.58% and over the past year by +29.25%.

Is Axa Equitable Holdings a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Axa Equitable Holdings is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.15 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of EQH is around 57.96 USD . This means that EQH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.82%.

Is EQH a buy, sell or hold?

Axa Equitable Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.40. Therefore, it is recommended to buy EQH.

Strong Buy: 6
Buy: 2
Hold: 2
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the EQH price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	65.7	23.4%
Analysts Target Price	65.7	23.4%
ValueRay Target Price	64	20.1%

Last update: 2025-08-27 10:00

EQH Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 16.20b (16.20b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 136.75b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 41.938
P/E Forward = 8.1169
P/S = 1.1608
P/B = 164.1395
Beta = 1.13
Revenue TTM = 13.63b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.52b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.16b USD
Long Term Debt = 6.80b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 238.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 7.04b USD (Calculated: Short Term 238.0m + Long Term 6.80b)
Net Debt = -132.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = -113.51b USD (16.20b + Debt 7.04b - CCE 136.75b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.81 (Ebit TTM 1.52b / Interest Expense TTM 223.0m)
FCF Yield = -1.33% (FCF TTM 1.51b / Enterprise Value -113.51b)
FCF Margin = 11.08% (FCF TTM 1.51b / Revenue TTM 13.63b)
Net Margin = 3.51% (Net Income TTM 479.0m / Revenue TTM 13.63b)
Gross Margin = 82.10% ((Revenue TTM 13.63b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.44b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -46.46 (set to none) (Enterprise Value -113.51b / Book Value Of Equity 2.44b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.87% (Interest Expense 61.0m / Debt 7.04b)
Taxrate = 13.64% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 288.0m / 2.11b)
NOPAT = 1.31b (EBIT 1.52b * (1 - 13.64%))
Current Ratio = 33.23 (Total Current Assets 136.75b / Total Current Liabilities 4.12b)
Debt / Equity = 6.13 (Debt 7.04b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.15b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.26 (Net Debt -132.42b / EBITDA 2.16b)
Debt / FCF = 4.66 (Debt 7.04b / FCF TTM 1.51b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.09b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 0.16% (Net Income 479.0m, Total Assets 303.09b )
RoE = 22.93% (Net Income TTM 479.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.09b)
RoCE = 17.08% (Ebit 1.52b / (Equity 2.09b + L.T.Debt 6.80b))
RoIC = 19.21% (NOPAT 1.31b / Invested Capital 6.83b)
WACC = 7.41% (E(16.20b)/V(23.25b) * Re(10.31%)) + (D(7.04b)/V(23.25b) * Rd(0.87%) * (1-Tc(0.14)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -6.94%
Discount Rate = 10.31% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 60.97% ; FCFE base≈1.22b ; Y1≈800.6m ; Y5≈366.1m
Fair Price DCF = 17.30 (DCF Value 5.18b / Shares Outstanding 299.5m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 44.56 | Revenue CAGR: -8.43%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.67
EPS Correlation: -4.05 | EPS CAGR: -59.15%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -94.61

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