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L'OREAL (OR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

392.4 EUR
+6.55 (+1.7%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to OR. OR was compared to 14 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. OR scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. OR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years OR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years OR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Assets of 11.21% is amongst the best of the industry. OR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
OR has a better Return On Equity (19.63%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
OR has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
OR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.33%. This is above the industry average of 11.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.45%) for OR is above the 3 year average (16.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

The Profit Margin of OR (13.96%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OR has grown nicely.
OR's Operating Margin of 20.41% is amongst the best of the industry. OR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OR has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.11%, OR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
OR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OR is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for OR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
OR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, OR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

OR has an Altman-Z score of 7.25. This indicates that OR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.25, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OR is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take OR, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that OR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 7.25
ROIC/WACC2.21
WACC7.89%
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

OR has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that OR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of OR (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OR has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that OR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
OR has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for OR is rather negative, while it does have 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.
Measured over the past years, OR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.34% on average per year.
OR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.60%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.87% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, OR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
OR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
OR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

OR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.78.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as OR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. OR is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.98, OR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say OR is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.78
Fwd PE 27.98
OR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOR.PA 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 OR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: OR is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.31
EV/EBITDA 19.27
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of OR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.77
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, OR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, OR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of OR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.22%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
OR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareOR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

OR pays out 62.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
OR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.89%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
OR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
OR.PA Dividend Payout.OR.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OR.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

L'OREAL

EPA:OR (1/12/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

392.4

+6.55 (+1.7%)

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 Cap209.46B
Revenue(TTM)43.84B
Net Income(TTM)6.12B
Analysts68.57
Price Target396.38 (1.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%
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)-0.02%
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 30.78
Fwd PE 27.98
P/S 4.78
P/FCF 28.31
P/OCF 23.21
P/B 6.72
P/tB 15.33
EV/EBITDA 19.27
EPS(TTM)12.75
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)14.02
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)13.86
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY4.31%
SpS82.13
BVpS58.41
TBVpS25.6
PEG (NY)7.77
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number129.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.21%
ROE 19.63%
ROCE 22.82%
ROIC 17.45%
ROICexc 19.88%
ROICexgc 40.35%
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 83.68%
Cap/Sales 3.71%
Interest Coverage 23.8
Cash Conversion 82.88%
Profit Quality 120.87%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 7.25
F-Score5
WACC7.89%
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 5Y7.87%
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%
EBIT growth 1Y8.4%
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 1Y26.68%
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.