Cochlear Limited

Cochlear Limited

140.59
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-0.88
(-0.62%)
2.25EPS
54.07P/E
7.96BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited carries a market capitalization of 7.96B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.99B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap7.96B
Enterprise Value7.99B

Important Dates

Cochlear Limited's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 16, 2027.

Earnings Date2/16/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited has 65.40M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding65.40M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 54.07. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.39, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.57.

PE Ratio54.07
PS Ratio3.39
PB Ratio4.57
P/TBV Ratio6.33

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 25.45 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.40 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 38.18 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 7.99B versus a market cap of 7.96B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.40
EV / EBITDA25.45
EV / EBIT38.18

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited maintains a current ratio of 2.15, meaning it holds 2.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 12.22, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 23.78 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.15
Quick Ratio1.19
Debt / Equity12.22
Debt / EBITDA0.68
Interest Coverage23.78

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.98, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.88 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.43, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.56, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 434,740.74 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,400.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 1.39 indicates how many times Cochlear Limited sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)7.98
Return on Assets (ROA)5.43
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.88
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.56
Revenue Per Employee434,740.74
Employee Count5,400.00
Inventory Turnover1.39

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited recorded 66.60M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.14, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 213.90M, leaving 147.30M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax66.60M
Effective Tax Rate31.14

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Cochlear Limited's stock has declined approximately 51.25% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 135.99, while the 200-day moving average is 150.28.

52-Week Price Change-51.25%
50-Day Moving Average135.99
200-Day Moving Average150.28

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited generated 2.35B in revenue and converted that into 147.30M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.25. EBITDA reached 313.90M, while operating income came in at 209.20M.

Revenue2.35B
Gross Profit1.66B
Operating Income209.20M
Pretax Income213.90M
Net Income147.30M
EBITDA313.90M
EBIT209.20M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.25

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited holds 187.70M in cash and equivalents against 212.70M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -187.70M. Total book value stands at 1.74B, with working capital of 695.70M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents187.70M
Total Debt212.70M
Net Debt-187.70M
Equity (Book Value)1.74B
Book Value Per Share26.61
Working Capital695.70M

Cash Flow

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Capital Expenditures-90.70M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited posted a gross margin of 70.69, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.91 and net profit margin of 6.27 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin70.69
Operating Margin8.91
Pretax Margin9.11
Profit Margin6.27
EBITDA Margin13.37

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited paid dividends of 4.30 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 190.90 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.32, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cochlear Limited shareholders.

Dividend Per Share4.30
Payout Ratio190.90
Shareholder Yield4.32

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Cochlear Limited has an Altman Z-Score of 7.79, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score7.79