Essity AB Class A

Essity AB Class A

24.86
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+0.22
(+0.89%)
1.57EPS
15.97P/E
16.89BMarket Cap
Jan 21Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B carries a market capitalization of 16.89B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 16.31B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap16.89B
Enterprise Value16.31B

Important Dates

Essity AB Class B's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 21, 2027.

Earnings Date1/21/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B has 678.83M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding678.83M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.97. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.38, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.02.

PE Ratio15.97
PS Ratio1.38
PB Ratio2.02
P/TBV Ratio5.45
P/FCF Ratio24.00
P/OCF Ratio12.72

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.41 - 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 1.32 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 10.51 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Essity AB Class B trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 22.98, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 16.31B versus a market cap of 16.89B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.32
EV / EBITDA7.41
EV / EBIT10.51
EV / FCF22.98

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B maintains a current ratio of 1.09, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.09
Quick Ratio0.13

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B posted a return on equity (ROE) of 13.73, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 14.48 - 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 6.70, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 13.60, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 341,205.46 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 36,281.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.71 indicates how many times Essity AB Class B sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)13.73
Return on Assets (ROA)6.70
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)14.48
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)13.60
Revenue Per Employee341,205.46
Employee Count36,281.25
Inventory Turnover4.71

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B recorded 375.94M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.97, 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 1.45B, leaving 1.07B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax375.94M
Effective Tax Rate25.97

Stock Price Statistics

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These figures are as of the close on October 22, 2026. The 50-day moving average sits at 23.74, while the 200-day moving average is 24.14.

50-Day Moving Average23.74
200-Day Moving Average24.14

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B generated 12.38B in revenue and converted that into 1.07B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.57. EBITDA reached 2.20B, while operating income came in at 1.64B.

Revenue12.38B
Gross Profit4.12B
Operating Income1.64B
Pretax Income1.45B
Net Income1.07B
EBITDA2.20B
EBIT1.55B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.57

Balance Sheet

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These figures are as of June 30, 2026. Total book value stands at 8.37B, with working capital of 418.19M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents620.51M
Net Debt-496.10M
Equity (Book Value)8.37B
Book Value Per Share12.34
Working Capital418.19M

Cash Flow

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Essity AB Class B produced 1.34B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -628.82M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 709.71M - equivalent to 1.04 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.34B
Capital Expenditures-628.82M
Free Cash Flow709.71M
FCF Per Share1.04

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B posted a gross margin of 33.27, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.21 and net profit margin of 8.62 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin33.27
Operating Margin13.21
Pretax Margin11.69
Profit Margin8.62
EBITDA Margin17.79

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B paid dividends of - - per share. The dividend payout ratio of - - indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.17, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.33, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Essity AB Class B shareholders.

Shareholder Yield6.33
FCF Yield4.17

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Essity AB Class B has an Altman Z-Score of 3.84, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.84