Alcon AG

Alcon AG

57.84
CHF
+1.92
(+3.43%)
1.06EPS
51.41P/E
26.39BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG carries a market capitalization of 26.39B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 29.50B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap26.39B
Enterprise Value29.50B

Important Dates

Alcon AG's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Earnings Date11/10/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG has 483.40M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding483.40M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 51.41. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.04, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.51.

PE Ratio51.41
PS Ratio3.04
PB Ratio1.51
P/TBV Ratio8.04
P/FCF Ratio20.92
P/OCF Ratio14.31

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.39 - 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 3.36 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 38.52 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Alcon AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 20.62, 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 29.50B versus a market cap of 26.39B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.36
EV / EBITDA13.39
EV / EBIT38.52
EV / FCF20.62

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG maintains a current ratio of 2.09, meaning it holds 2.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 24.52, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 13.04 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.09
Quick Ratio1.12
Debt / Equity24.52
Debt / EBITDA1.94
Interest Coverage13.04

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Alcon AG posted a return on equity (ROE) of 2.94, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.01 - 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 2.06, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.04, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 339,331.56 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 25,856.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 1.91 indicates how many times Alcon AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)2.94
Return on Assets (ROA)2.06
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)3.01
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3.04
Revenue Per Employee339,331.56
Employee Count25,856.25
Inventory Turnover1.91

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Alcon AG recorded 79.17M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 13.23, 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 598.60M, leaving 519.43M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax79.17M
Effective Tax Rate13.23

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Alcon AG's stock has declined approximately 5.06% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 55.67, while the 200-day moving average is 57.58.

52-Week Price Change-5.06%
50-Day Moving Average55.67
200-Day Moving Average57.58

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Alcon AG generated 8.77B in revenue and converted that into 519.43M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.06. EBITDA reached 2.20B, while operating income came in at 765.82M.

Revenue8.77B
Gross Profit4.99B
Operating Income765.82M
Pretax Income598.60M
Net Income519.43M
EBITDA2.20B
EBIT765.82M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.06

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Alcon AG holds 1.18B in cash and equivalents against 4.28B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.72B. Total book value stands at 17.45B, with working capital of 2.79B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.18B
Total Debt4.28B
Net Debt2.72B
Equity (Book Value)17.45B
Book Value Per Share36.09
Working Capital2.79B

Cash Flow

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Alcon AG produced 1.87B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -582.45M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.28B - equivalent to 2.62 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.87B
Capital Expenditures-582.45M
Free Cash Flow1.28B
FCF Per Share2.62

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Alcon AG posted a gross margin of 56.85, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.73 and net profit margin of 5.92 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin56.85
Operating Margin8.73
Pretax Margin6.82
Profit Margin5.92
EBITDA Margin25.10

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Alcon AG 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 4.78, 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 3.93, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Alcon AG shareholders.

Shareholder Yield3.93
FCF Yield4.78