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Consumer Defensive - Household & Personal Products - NASDAQ - US
$ 3.51
-1.4 %
$ 194 M
Market Cap
15.95
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one EWCZ stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.51 USD, European Wax Center, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one EWCZ stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.51 USD, European Wax Center, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one EWCZ stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.51 USD, European Wax Center, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart EWCZ

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FINANCIALS
217 M REVENUE
-1.86%
47.8 M OPERATING INCOME
6.48%
14.7 M NET INCOME
64.38%
56.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
1.63%
-386 K INVESTING CASH FLOW
50.83%
-59.2 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-27.53%
49.7 M REVENUE
-10.26%
12.8 M OPERATING INCOME
35.38%
3.07 M NET INCOME
63.54%
16.6 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
11.72%
-245 K INVESTING CASH FLOW
-301.64%
-14.6 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
34.74%
Balance Sheet European Wax Center, Inc.
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Current Assets 87.8 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 49.7 M
Receivables 7.28 M
Other Current Assets 30.8 M
Non-Current Assets 619 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 5.63 M
Other Non-Current Assets 614 M
7.03 %4.36 %86.78 %Total Assets$707.1m
Current Liabilities 36.1 M
Accounts Payable 5.62 M
Short-Term Debt 5.26 M
Other Current Liabilities 25.2 M
Non-Current Liabilities 579 M
Long-Term Debt 4.64 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 575 M
4.10 %93.38 %Total Liabilities$615.5m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall European Wax Center, Inc.
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Revenue 217 M
Cost Of Revenue 57.3 M
Gross Profit 160 M
Operating Expenses 112 M
Operating Income 47.8 M
Other Expenses 33.1 M
Net Income 14.7 M
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RATIOS
73.58% GROSS MARGIN
73.58%
22.02% OPERATING MARGIN
22.02%
4.82% NET MARGIN
4.82%
16.33% ROE
16.33%
1.48% ROA
1.48%
6.15% ROIC
6.15%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis European Wax Center, Inc.
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Net Income 14.7 M
Depreciation & Amortization 20.3 M
Capital Expenditures -521 K
Stock-Based Compensation 5.15 M
Change in Working Capital 2.32 M
Others 6.34 M
Free Cash Flow 56 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets European Wax Center, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for EWCZ of $9.17 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $5 to a high of $15 .
EWCZ Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
5 USD 42.45%
EWCZ Average Price Target Wall Street Target
9.17 USD 161.16%
EWCZ Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
15 USD 327.35%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.01% DIVIDEND YIELD
3.3 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership European Wax Center, Inc.
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7. News
European Wax Center Unveils Innovative Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer All-in-one moisturizer unlocks the solution to smoother-looking skin,  while visibly reducing hair thickness between waxes PLANO, Texas , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, is excited to announce the launch of the EWC SLOW® Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer, the latest addition to its renowned SLOW line. Ideal for guests who regularly receive face waxing services, the bi-phase moisturizer is infused with Narcissus Bulb Extract to help maintain smoother-looking skin and visibly reduce hair thickness between waxes, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth for longer. prnewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) PLANO, Texas, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that effective as of March 31, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units covering 84,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the “RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 130,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.95, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 31, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Options”) to one new employee. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
European Wax Center Named One of America's Most Trusted Brands in 2025 USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group name waxing industry leader as  one of the most trusted brands in the United States PLANO, Texas , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, has been named one of America's Most Trusted Brands in 2025 by USA Today. In partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, America's Most Trusted Brands 2025 recognizes brands in the United States that consumers trust most, based on a range of relevant metrics. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
European Wax Center's EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes Wins 2025 NewBeauty Award PLANO, Texas , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, is proud to announce its NewBeauty Award win. The brand's EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes has been named "Best Ingrown Hair Treatment" in the 2025 NewBeauty Awards. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) PLANO, Texas, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that on March 21, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Katie Mullen as the Company's Chief Commercial Officer, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering 160,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the “Mullen RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 220,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.99, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 21, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 180,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 180,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Mullen Options”). globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock? European Wax Center (EWCZ) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). zacks.com - 1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, European Wax Center (EWCZ) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics The headline numbers for European Wax Center (EWCZ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals. zacks.com - 1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.10 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 11, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Bethany Johns - Director-Investor Relations Chris Morris - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Stacie Shirley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Randal Konik - Jefferies Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Jonathan Komp - Baird Lauren Ng - Morgan Stanley Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by. Welcome to European Wax Center's Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Call. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results Issues fiscal 2025 outlook Fiscal Year 2024 versus 2023 Net new centers increased 2.2% to 1,067 total centers in 45 states System-wide sales of $951.0 million decreased 0.4% and increased 1.2% on a 52-week basis Total revenue of $216.9 million decreased 1.9% and was flat on a 52-week basis Same-store sales increased 0.2% GAAP net income of $14.7 million increased 21.9% Adjusted Net Income of $25.6 million increased 15.2% Adjusted EBITDA of $75.5 million decreased 0.7% PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended January 4, 2025 as compared to the 14 and 53 weeks ended January 6, 2024. Chris Morris, Chairman and CEO of European Wax Center, Inc. stated, “We ended fiscal 2024 on a solid note, delivering fourth quarter results in line with our expectations thanks to the loyalty of our core guests and strong semiannual Wax Pass promotional period. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for European Wax Center (EWCZ), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2024. zacks.com - 1 month ago
EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors interested in stocks from the Cosmetics sector have probably already heard of European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF). zacks.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

European Wax Center, Inc. EWCZ

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Household & Personal Products
MARKET CAP $ 194 M
Dividend Yield 0.01%
Description European Wax Center, Inc. operates as the franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. The company offers body and facial waxing services; and pre- and post-service products, including ingrown hair serums, exfoliating gels, brow shapers, and skin treatments. As of March 26, 2022, it had a portfolio of centers operating in 874 locations across 44 states, including 868 franchised centers and six corporate-owned centers. European Wax Center, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
Contact 5830 Granite Parkway, Plano, TX, 75024 https://waxcenter.com
IPO Date Aug. 5, 2021
Employees 124
Officers Ms. Katie Mullen Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Christopher D. Morris Chief Executive Officer & Chairman Ms. Stacie R. Shirley CPA Chief Financial Officer Ms. Pamela Turner Vice President of Technology, PMO & Chief of Staff Mr. Gavin M. O'Connor J.D. Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Cindy Thomassee Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Ms. Aura De Biase Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Michael Brister Simon Senior Vice President of Marketing