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ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock

126.99 USD
-4.71 (-3.58%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 5:05:00 PM
127.24 USD
+0.25 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

ELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ELF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, ELF could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years ELF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF had a positive operating cash flow.
ELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.44%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Return On Equity of 12.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.57%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% 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 12.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.44%
ROE 12.16%
ROIC 11.57%
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)7.26%
ROE(3y)16.52%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
ELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.29%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ELF (11.62%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ELF (70.67%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
ELF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.62%
PM (TTM) 7.29%
GM 70.67%
OM growth 3Y16.55%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y15.36%
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y2.16%
ELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has more shares outstanding
ELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ELF Yearly Shares OutstandingELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.42 indicates that ELF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ELF (10.42) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF is 1.90, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ELF, only 1.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.90, ELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.9
Altman-Z 10.42
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.53%
ELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

ELF has a Current Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ELF has a Current ratio of 3.26. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Quick Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.34, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 2.34
ELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ELF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.31%.
Measured over the past years, ELF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.01% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 18.61% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)-0.31%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-19.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.61%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ELF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.63% on average per year.
ELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.95%
EPS Next 3Y17.92%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue Next Year26.12%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y20.08%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%

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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.93, ELF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ELF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ELF is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ELF.
ELF is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.93
Fwd PE 28.35
ELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ELF is on the same level as its industry peers.
ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.38
EV/EBITDA 37.38
ELF Per share dataELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ELF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y14.95%
EPS Next 3Y17.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ELF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ELF BEAUTY INC

NYSE:ELF (10/29/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 127.24 +0.25 (+0.2%)

126.99

-4.71 (-3.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change0.43%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-3.03%
Market Cap7.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)97.84M
Analysts81.9
Price Target143.78 (13.22%)
Short Float %9.29%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)6.37%
Min EPS beat(2)5.41%
Max EPS beat(2)7.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)22.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(4)79.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.63%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)58.39%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)61.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.71%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.78%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.67%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.55%
PT rev (1m)1.28%
PT rev (3m)11.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.93
Fwd PE 28.35
P/S 5.37
P/FCF 53.38
P/OCF 45.08
P/B 8.95
P/tB 27.61
EV/EBITDA 37.38
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY1.87%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY2.22%
SpS23.67
BVpS14.19
TBVpS4.6
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number31.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.44%
ROE 12.16%
ROCE 13.81%
ROIC 11.57%
ROICexc 13.62%
ROICexgc 31.41%
OM 11.62%
PM (TTM) 7.29%
GM 70.67%
FCFM 10.05%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.9
Debt/EBITDA 1.27
Cap/Depr 53.77%
Cap/Sales 1.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.03%
Profit Quality 137.94%
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 2.34
Altman-Z 10.42
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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)-0.31%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-19.09%
EPS Next Y5.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.95%
EPS Next 3Y17.92%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.61%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year26.12%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y20.08%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
EBIT growth 1Y11.65%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y27.18%
EBIT Next 5Y21.79%
FCF growth 1Y45.81%
FCF growth 3Y98.7%
FCF growth 5Y27%
OCF growth 1Y68.81%
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 2 / 10 to ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ELF stock?

ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is ELF BEAUTY INC?

The financial health rating of ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) is 8 / 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%.