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Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Bausch + Lomb Corp stock (BLCO) is currently trading at $16.02. Bausch + Lomb Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.09. Analyst consensus price target for BLCO is $18.46. WallStSmart rates BLCO as Underperform.

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BLCO

Bausch + Lomb Corp

NYSEHEALTHCARE
$16.02
$0.31 (1.97%)
52W$10.45
$18.91
Target$18.46+15.2%

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Smart Analysis

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.7010/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/BookValuation
0.8610/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Price/SalesValuation
1.098/10

Paying $1.09 for every $1 of annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$5.58B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
14.75
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.094
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.041
Undervalued

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.7/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-5.39%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

EPS GrowthGrowth
-88.60%0/10

Earnings declining -88.60%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-7.06%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Institutional Own.Quality
11.47%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 11.47%

Operating MarginProfitability
11.30%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Revenue GrowthGrowth
9.80%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 9.80%

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.70), Price/Sales (1.09), Price/Book (0.86) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.80%, EPS Growth at -88.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -5.39%, Operating Margin at 11.30%, Profit Margin at -7.06%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -5.39% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

BLCO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

BLCO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.09x trades 20% below its historical average of 1.37x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 42% below its historical high of 1.89x set in Jun 2023, and 29% above its historical low of 0.85x in May 2025.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) · HEALTHCAREMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES

The Big Picture

Bausch + Lomb Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 5.1B with 10% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -7.1% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 62M in free cash flow and 134M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -7.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 5.4B is significantly higher than cash (383M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Bausch + Lomb Corp.

Bottom Line

Bausch + Lomb Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Bausch + Lomb Corp(BLCO)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES

Country

USA

Bausch Lomb Corporation is an eye health company in Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.

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520 APPLEWOOD CRESCENT, VAUGHAN, ON, CANADA, L4K 4B4