European Wax Center [EWCZ] vs Colgate-Palmolive [CL] Detailed Stock Comparison
European Wax Center
NASDAQ
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Colgate-Palmolive
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: European Wax Center wins in 10 metrics, Colgate-Palmolive wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. European Wax Center appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | European Wax Center | Colgate-Palmolive | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.45 | 23.54 | European Wax Center |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.43 | 96.44 | European Wax Center |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 360.28 | 832.51 | European Wax Center |
| PEG Ratio | 10.72 | 21.71 | European Wax Center |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 | 15.64 | European Wax Center |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.21% | 14.54% | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 25.16% | 20.86% | European Wax Center |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 25.16% | 20.86% | European Wax Center |
| Return on Equity | 11.72% | 398.04% | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.40% | 15.56% | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $55.99M | $3.55B | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 2.29% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -39.62% | -21.07% | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.11 | 3.39 | European Wax Center |
| Enterprise Value | $532.86M | $75.43B | Colgate-Palmolive |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.51 | 3.77 | European Wax Center |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 74.65% | 60.06% | European Wax Center |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $5 | $25 | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.20 | $3.56 | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.59 | 0.35 | Colgate-Palmolive |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
European Wax Center vs Colgate-Palmolive Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Wax Center | -2.12% | -3.03% | -0.48% | -25.31% | -29.25% | -34.59% |
| Colgate-Palmolive | 1.74% | 1.26% | 2.49% | -5.57% | -7.22% | -5.99% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Wax Center | -39.62% | -79.94% | -81.39% | -81.39% | -81.39% | -81.39% |
| Colgate-Palmolive | -21.07% | 9.10% | 10.92% | 37.48% | 126.47% | 219.20% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: European Wax Center vs Colgate-Palmolive
| Metric | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $109.96M | $68.84B |
| Market Cap Category | Micro cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 377,750 | 4,939,100 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 462,490 | 4,856,033 |
| Last Close | $4.16 | $85.13 |
| 52 Week Range | $2.72 - $8.91 | $82.40 - $109.30 |
| % from 52W High | -53.29% | -22.11% |
| All-Time High | $34.67 (Oct 25, 2021) | $109.30 (Sep 02, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -88.00% | -22.11% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.07% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.12% | 0.02% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.25% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 3.98% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 360.28 | 832.51 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.77 | $0.87 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.47 | $1.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.28M | $3.92B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $53.62M | $2.73B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 2.29% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.02 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: European Wax Center vs Colgate-Palmolive
| Metric | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.45 | 23.54 |
| Forward P/E | 10.72 | 21.71 |
| PEG Ratio | 10.72 | 21.71 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.11 | 3.39 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.43 | 96.44 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $109.96M | $68.84B |
| Enterprise Value | $532.86M | $75.43B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.51 | 3.77 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.52 | 15.64 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.35 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.77 | $0.87 |
Financial Statements Comparison: European Wax Center vs Colgate-Palmolive
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $51.43M | $4.91B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13.28M | $1.92B |
| Gross Profit | $38.15M | $2.99B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $10.58M | $1.08B |
| EBITDA | $15.57M | $1.17B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $3.95M | $953.00M |
| Income Tax | $1.38M | $227.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $2.57M | $726.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $58.33M | $1.11B |
| Total Current Assets | $95.31M | $5.81B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $35.12M | $6.86B |
| Long-Term Debt | $376.10M | $6.57B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $98.51M | $733.00M |
| Retained Earnings | $-98.68M | $26.41B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $10.36M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.03M | $657.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-660,000 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $12.05M | $476.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.00M | $-4.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-1.06M | $-284.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.17M | 12.03M |
| Short Ratio | 4.52 | 2.55 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 377,750 | 4,939,100 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 462,490 | 4,856,033 |
| Shares Outstanding | 43.32M | 812.57M |
| Float Shares | 27.37M | 757.87M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: European Wax Center vs Colgate-Palmolive
| Metric | EWCZ | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.02 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 2.29% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.95 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.59% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $5.85 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Apr 17, 2025 |