ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock
79.2875 USD
+5.09 (+6.86%)
Overall ELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ELF against 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes ELF very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ELF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Return On Equity of 7.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.53%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ELF is in line with the industry average of 12.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.06%) for ELF is well above the current ROIC(5.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | 7.18% | ||
| ROIC | 5.53% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)7.26%
ROE(3y)16.52%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
1.3 Margins
ELF has a better Profit Margin (5.90%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF's Operating Margin of 9.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF's Gross Margin of 70.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.9% | ||
| GM | 70.27% |
OM growth 3Y16.55%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y15.36%
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y2.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ELF is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELF has an Altman-Z score of 3.18. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.18, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.02. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ELF would need 6.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ELF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.02. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that ELF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, ELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
ELF has a Current Ratio of 2.70. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.70, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that ELF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.76, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ELF have decreased by -1.59% in the last year.
ELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 40.01% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ELF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.80% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ELF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 35.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.59%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.8%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%14.24%
3.2 Future
ELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.63% yearly.
ELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue Next Year27.63%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y16.65%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ELF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.66.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ELF.
ELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ELF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ELF is valued a bit cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. ELF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.88
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ELF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ELF (12/3/2025, 9:47:07 AM)
79.2875
+5.09 (+6.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change1.63%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-4.04%
Market Cap4.71B
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)81.82M
Analysts81.9
Price Target124.2 (56.65%)
Short Float %10.7%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.88%
Min EPS beat(2)5.41%
Max EPS beat(2)18.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.35%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)29.11%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)49.79%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)59.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.71%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.87%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.79%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.57%
PT rev (1m)-13.62%
PT rev (3m)-8.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.7 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.02 |
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY5.65%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY3.01%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY3.65%
SpS23.32
BVpS19.17
TBVpS-4.85
PEG (NY)3.88
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number36.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | 7.18% | ||
| ROCE | 6.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.15% | ||
| OM | 9.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.9% | ||
| GM | 70.27% | ||
| FCFM | 10.25% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)7.26%
ROE(3y)16.52%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
ROICexc(3y)15.77%
ROICexc(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc(3y)54.81%
ROICexgc(5y)39%
ROCE(3y)15.59%
ROCE(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.49%
OM growth 3Y16.55%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y15.36%
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y2.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 173.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score5
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)24.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)104.92%
Profit Quality(5y)150.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.59%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
EPS Next Y6.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.8%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%14.24%
Revenue Next Year27.63%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y16.65%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y6.54%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y19.89%
EBIT Next 5Y17.41%
FCF growth 1Y31.94%
FCF growth 3Y98.7%
FCF growth 5Y27%
OCF growth 1Y56.25%
OCF growth 3Y90.04%
OCF growth 5Y24.75%
ELF BEAUTY INC / ELF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ELF.
What is the valuation status for ELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ELF stock?
ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is ELF BEAUTY INC?
The financial health rating of ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ELF BEAUTY INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.