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ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock

77.99 USD
-0.63 (-0.8%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 6:40:00 PM
78.4935 USD
+0.5 (+0.65%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

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 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, ELF could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ELF was profitable.
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 of 3.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
ELF has a better Return On Equity (7.18%) than 69.44% 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 63.89% 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 11.83%.
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 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

The Profit Margin of ELF (5.90%) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ELF (9.80%) is better than 75.00% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: ELF outperforms 58.33% 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ELF is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ELF has more shares outstanding
ELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 3.31 indicates that ELF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ELF (3.31) is better than 61.11% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF (6.02) is better than 69.44% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 6.02
Altman-Z 3.31
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.57%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ELF has a Current ratio of 2.70. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 69.44% 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.
ELF has a better Quick ratio (1.76) than 63.89% 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.
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 13.80% in the past year. This is quite good.
ELF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.94% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.21%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue Next Year19.91%
Revenue Next 2Y18.4%
Revenue Next 3Y17.13%
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.
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 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.24, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ELF.
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 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.92, the valuation of ELF can be described as rather expensive.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.24
Fwd PE 21.92
ELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

ELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ELF.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.64
EV/EBITDA 28.42
ELF Per share dataELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ELF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y2.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.21%

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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 (12/11/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 78.4935 +0.5 (+0.65%)

77.99

-0.63 (-0.8%)

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 Owners102.34%
Inst Owner Change1.64%
Ins Owners2.31%
Ins Owner Change-4.47%
Market Cap4.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)81.82M
Analysts80.95
Price Target124.2 (59.25%)
Short Float %10.7%
Short Ratio2.7
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)-18.95%
PT rev (3m)-8.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.24
Fwd PE 21.92
P/S 3.34
P/FCF 32.64
P/OCF 26.94
P/B 4.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.42
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY3.71%
SpS23.32
BVpS19.17
TBVpS-4.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number36.5
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 3.31
F-Score5
WACC8.57%
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 Y-12.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.21%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.8%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%14.24%
Revenue Next Year19.91%
Revenue Next 2Y18.4%
Revenue Next 3Y17.13%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y6.54%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year25.44%
EBIT Next 3Y20.54%
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 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 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%.