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L'OREAL (OR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:OR - FR0000120321 - Common Stock

362.9 EUR
+6.9 (+1.94%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

OR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making OR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. OR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

OR had positive earnings in the past year.
OR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
OR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years OR had a positive operating cash flow.
OR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

OR has a better Return On Assets (11.21%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
OR's Return On Equity of 19.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OR outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.45%, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OR is above the industry average of 12.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.33%) for OR is below the current ROIC(17.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.21%
ROE 19.63%
ROIC 17.45%
ROA(3y)11.83%
ROA(5y)10.87%
ROE(3y)20.54%
ROE(5y)18.68%
ROIC(3y)16.33%
ROIC(5y)15.46%
OR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.96%, OR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
OR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of OR (20.41%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
OR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.11%, OR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 13.96%
GM 74.11%
OM growth 3Y1.46%
OM growth 5Y1.47%
PM growth 3Y1.16%
PM growth 5Y3.26%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.32%
OR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

OR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
OR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
OR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
OR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
OR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingOR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
OR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.94 indicates that OR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of OR (6.94) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
OR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
OR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. OR outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that OR is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, OR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 6.94
ROIC/WACC2.21
WACC7.88%
OR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that OR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of OR (1.19) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that OR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
OR has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OR does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.9
OR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.41% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, OR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.60% in the last year.
OR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.41%
EPS 3Y12.8%
EPS 5Y10.34%
EPS Q2Q%1.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.59%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, OR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.18% on average per year.
OR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y8.18%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
OR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B
OR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.46, the valuation of OR can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: OR is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, OR is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.88, the valuation of OR can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: OR is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.46
Fwd PE 25.88
OR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OR indicates a rather expensive valuation: OR more expensive than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.18
EV/EBITDA 18.58
OR.PA Per share dataOR.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates OR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
OR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.19
PEG (5Y)2.75
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

L'OREAL

EPA:OR (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

362.9

+6.9 (+1.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners15.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap193.71B
Revenue(TTM)43.84B
Net Income(TTM)6.12B
Analysts68.57
Price Target396.38 (9.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend6.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP62.89%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.76%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.46
Fwd PE 25.88
P/S 4.42
P/FCF 26.18
P/OCF 21.46
P/B 6.21
P/tB 14.18
EV/EBITDA 18.58
EPS(TTM)12.75
EY3.51%
EPS(NY)14.02
Fwd EY3.86%
FCF(TTM)13.86
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY4.66%
SpS82.13
BVpS58.41
TBVpS25.6
PEG (NY)7.19
PEG (5Y)2.75
Graham Number129.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.21%
ROE 19.63%
ROCE 22.82%
ROIC 17.45%
ROICexc 17.45%
ROICexgc 31.44%
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 13.96%
GM 74.11%
FCFM 16.88%
ROA(3y)11.83%
ROA(5y)10.87%
ROE(3y)20.54%
ROE(5y)18.68%
ROIC(3y)16.33%
ROIC(5y)15.46%
ROICexc(3y)18.08%
ROICexc(5y)17.43%
ROICexgc(3y)36.23%
ROICexgc(5y)35.94%
ROCE(3y)21.48%
ROCE(5y)20.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.35%
OM growth 3Y1.46%
OM growth 5Y1.47%
PM growth 3Y1.16%
PM growth 5Y3.26%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 83.63%
Cap/Sales 3.71%
Interest Coverage 23.79
Cash Conversion 82.87%
Profit Quality 120.87%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 6.94
F-Score5
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC2.21
Cap/Depr(3y)87.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.54%
Profit Quality(3y)96.35%
Profit Quality(5y)113.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.41%
EPS 3Y12.8%
EPS 5Y10.34%
EPS Q2Q%1.29%
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y8.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.59%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
EBIT growth 1Y8.41%
EBIT growth 3Y12.05%
EBIT growth 5Y9.39%
EBIT Next Year23.17%
EBIT Next 3Y11.26%
EBIT Next 5Y10.06%
FCF growth 1Y29.9%
FCF growth 3Y5.53%
FCF growth 5Y5.72%
OCF growth 1Y26.67%
OCF growth 3Y7.19%
OCF growth 5Y5.76%

L'OREAL / OR.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of L'OREAL (OR.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to OR.PA.


What is the valuation status of L'OREAL (OR.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to L'OREAL (OR.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is L'OREAL (OR.PA) stock?

L'OREAL (OR.PA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for OR stock?

The financial health rating of L'OREAL (OR.PA) is 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for L'OREAL (OR.PA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of L'OREAL (OR.PA) is expected to grow by 3.96% in the next year.