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ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock

77.74 USD
-0.23 (-0.29%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 8:16:10 PM
78.24 USD
+0.5 (+0.64%)
Pre-Market: 11/13/2025, 7:50:05 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ELF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELF was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While ELF belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings would make ELF suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

ELF has a Return On Assets (3.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ELF has a better Return On Equity (7.18%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ELF (5.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ELF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.06%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.99%.
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 RankSector 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%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.90%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ELF (9.80%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF has a Gross Margin of 70.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

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.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ELF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

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.
ELF's Altman-Z score of 3.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF is 6.02, which is on the high side as it means it would take ELF, 6.02 years of fcf income to pay off 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 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, ELF is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 6.02
Altman-Z 3.18
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.56%
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 2.70. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ELF has a Current ratio of 2.70. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that ELF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ELF has a better Quick ratio (1.76) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.7
Quick Ratio 1.76
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

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.
The Revenue has been growing by 35.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 16.63% yearly.
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 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

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ELF.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, ELF is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ELF.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.43, ELF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.16
Fwd PE 17.35
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 31.06
EV/EBITDA 27.02
ELF Per share dataELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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 decent profitability rating of ELF 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)3.81
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ELF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ELF BEAUTY INC

NYSE:ELF (11/12/2025, 8:16:10 PM)

Premarket: 78.24 +0.5 (+0.64%)

77.74

-0.23 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change-1.98%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-3.03%
Market Cap4.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)81.82M
Analysts81.9
Price Target153.24 (97.12%)
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)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)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.16
Fwd PE 17.35
P/S 3.18
P/FCF 31.06
P/OCF 25.63
P/B 3.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 27.02
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY3.22%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY3.9%
SpS24.43
BVpS20.08
TBVpS-5.08
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.56%
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 5 / 10 to ELF.


What is the valuation status for ELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 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%.