ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF)

US26856L1035 - Common Stock

122.47  +3.47 (+2.92%)

After market: 123.35 +0.88 (+0.72%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ELF. ELF was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While ELF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.



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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.
In the past 5 years ELF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

ELF has a Return On Assets of 8.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELF outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
ELF has a better Return On Equity (14.84%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
ELF has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.88%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
ELF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.26%. This is below the industry average of 13.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.26%) for ELF is below the current ROIC(10.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.73%
ROE 14.84%
ROIC 10.88%
ROA(3y)8.68%
ROA(5y)6.25%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.3%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)7.56%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ELF (8.87%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF has a Operating Margin of 10.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF has a Gross Margin of 71.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.47%
PM (TTM) 8.87%
GM 71%
OM growth 3Y57.07%
OM growth 5Y8.33%
PM growth 3Y85.63%
PM growth 5Y16.55%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y3.05%

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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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has a worse debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

ELF has an Altman-Z score of 9.20. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.20, ELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF is 11.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take ELF, 11.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.30, ELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 11.3
Altman-Z 9.2
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC8.97%

2.3 Liquidity

ELF has a Current Ratio of 1.78. 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 Current ratio of 1.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ELF outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that ELF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ELF (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.01

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.35%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ELF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 59.01%.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y65.01%
EPS 5Y40.15%
EPS Q2Q%-6.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.01%
Revenue growth 3Y47.65%
Revenue growth 5Y30.8%
Sales Q2Q%39.71%

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 18.53% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELF will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.72%
EPS Next 3Y18.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year33.63%
Revenue Next 2Y24.71%
Revenue Next 3Y21.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ELF.
ELF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.96. ELF is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ELF.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say ELF is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39
Fwd PE 28.18

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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 303.51
EV/EBITDA 39.24

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 18.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y16.72%
EPS Next 3Y18.53%

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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 (11/21/2024, 8:24:29 PM)

After market: 123.35 +0.88 (+0.72%)

122.47

+3.47 (+2.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.73%
ROE 14.84%
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OM 10.47%
PM (TTM) 8.87%
GM 71%
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Debt/Equity 0.22
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Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.01
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EPS 3Y65.01%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.01%
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