ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock
71.58 USD
-1.48 (-2.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ELF. ELF was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes ELF very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ELF had positive earnings in the past year.
ELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.76% 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.53%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ELF is in line with the industry average of 12.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.53%) for ELF is well below the 3 year average (13.06%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ELF had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.90%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF's Operating Margin of 9.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF has a better Gross Margin (70.27%) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
ELF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
ELF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ELF has more shares outstanding
ELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELF has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.04, ELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (6.02) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating ELF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: ELF underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ELF (2.70) is better than 67.65% of its industry peers.
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 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ELF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.59%.
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.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y6.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue Next Year27.63%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y20.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.17, ELF is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ELF is on the same level as its industry peers.
ELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.98, which indicates a correct valuation of ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ELF.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, ELF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ELF.
ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ELF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ELF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ELF (11/19/2025, 2:58:14 PM)
71.58
-1.48 (-2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change1.42%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-23.7%
Market Cap4.06B
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)81.82M
Analysts81.9
Price Target153.24 (114.08%)
Short Float %9.42%
Short Ratio2.29
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)6.58%
PT rev (3m)15.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY6.26%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY4.24%
SpS24.43
BVpS20.08
TBVpS-5.08
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number37.36
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 | 3.04 |
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
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 3Y17.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
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 3Y20.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
EBIT growth 1Y6.54%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y28.17%
EBIT Next 5Y21.79%
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 5 / 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%.