ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:EL • US5184391044

Current stock price

76.71 USD
+1.02 (+1.35%)
At close:
78.9 USD
+2.19 (+2.85%)
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This EL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. EL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EL was profitable.
  • In the past year EL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years EL 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EL had a positive operating cash flow.
EL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • EL has a Return On Assets (-0.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • EL has a Return On Equity (-4.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.73%, EL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EL is below the industry average of 10.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) for EL is above the 3 year average (7.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -4.42%
ROIC 7.73%
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)-1.32%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)7.43%
ROIC(5y)11.04%
EL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • EL has a better Operating Margin (9.59%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EL has declined.
  • EL has a better Gross Margin (74.33%) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.59%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.33%
OM growth 3Y-26.29%
OM growth 5Y-11.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
EL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. EL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EL is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EL has more shares outstanding
  • EL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • EL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EL Yearly Shares OutstandingEL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
EL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • EL has an Altman-Z score of 2.99. This indicates that EL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EL has a Altman-Z score of 2.99. This is in the better half of the industry: EL outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • EL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.44. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as EL would need 6.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EL (6.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.82 is on the high side and indicates that EL has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.82, EL is doing worse than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.82
Debt/FCF 6.44
Altman-Z 2.99
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.91%
EL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • EL has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that EL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EL has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • EL has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that EL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EL has a Quick ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
EL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. EL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for EL have decreased strongly by -17.72% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, EL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.22% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, EL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.35% in the last year.
  • EL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.72%
EPS 3Y-40.77%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%43.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.88%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%5.62%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, EL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.52% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.76%
EPS Next 2Y44.89%
EPS Next 3Y37.12%
EPS Next 5Y28.52%
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
EL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
EL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. EL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.34, EL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • EL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • EL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.36, EL is valued on the expensive side.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EL.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.75), we can say EL is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.34
Fwd PE 24.36
EL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.4
EV/EBITDA 14.43
EL Per share dataEL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • EL's earnings are expected to grow with 37.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.89%
EPS Next 3Y37.12%

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5. EL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%.
  • The stock price of EL dropped by -33.46% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • EL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.71.
  • EL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EL has a limited annual growth rate of 4.31%.
  • EL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
EL Yearly Dividends per shareEL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • EL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of EL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-284.83%
EPS Next 2Y44.89%
EPS Next 3Y37.12%
EL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

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EL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A

NYSE:EL (4/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 78.9 +2.19 (+2.85%)

76.71

+1.02 (+1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Industry Strength3.11
Industry Growth33.54
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-01
Inst Owners95.84%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change-15.98%
Market Cap27.75B
Revenue(TTM)14.67B
Net Income(TTM)-178.00M
Analysts73.53
Price Target101.59 (32.43%)
Short Float %3.35%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.31%
DP-284.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)39.67%
Min EPS beat(2)3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)75.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.7%
Min EPS beat(4)0.44%
Max EPS beat(4)99.01%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)67.28%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)85.85%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)67.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.05%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.74%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)-7.23%
PT rev (3m)-5.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.34
Fwd PE 24.36
P/S 1.89
P/FCF 24.4
P/OCF 16.62
P/B 6.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.43
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY4.1%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)4.62
OCFY6.02%
SpS40.55
BVpS11.14
TBVpS-4.98
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.1117 (-71.17%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -4.42%
ROCE 9.79%
ROIC 7.73%
ROICexc 9.85%
ROICexgc 20.39%
OM 9.59%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.33%
FCFM 7.75%
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)-1.32%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)7.43%
ROIC(5y)11.04%
ROICexc(3y)9.5%
ROICexc(5y)14.82%
ROICexgc(3y)22.57%
ROICexgc(5y)33.9%
ROCE(3y)9.4%
ROCE(5y)13.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.64%
OM growth 3Y-26.29%
OM growth 5Y-11.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.82
Debt/FCF 6.44
Debt/EBITDA 3.3
Cap/Depr 65.72%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 4.11
Cash Conversion 75.33%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 2.99
F-Score5
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)208.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.72%
EPS 3Y-40.77%
EPS 5Y-18.22%
EPS Q2Q%43.55%
EPS Next Y52.76%
EPS Next 2Y44.89%
EPS Next 3Y37.12%
EPS Next 5Y28.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.88%
Revenue growth 5Y0.04%
Sales Q2Q%5.62%
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.51%
EBIT Next Year109.83%
EBIT Next 3Y39.73%
EBIT Next 5Y27.44%
FCF growth 1Y176.82%
FCF growth 3Y-30.55%
FCF growth 5Y-16.56%
OCF growth 1Y-12.88%
OCF growth 3Y-25.21%
OCF growth 5Y-11.02%

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A / EL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EL.


What is the valuation status for EL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) stock?

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) stock?

The financial health rating of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) stock?

The dividend rating of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -284.83%.