L'OREAL (OR.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:OR • FR0000120321
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356.75 EUR
+6.85 (+1.96%)
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This OR.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. OR.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year OR was profitable.
- OR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years OR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years OR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- OR has a Return On Assets of 9.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: OR outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- OR has a Return On Equity of 17.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: OR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of OR (14.18%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OR is above the industry average of 11.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 17.53% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% |
ROA(3y)11.07%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)19.38%
ROE(5y)19.73%
ROIC(3y)15.03%
ROIC(5y)15.46%
1.3 Margins
- OR's Profit Margin of 13.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OR outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OR has grown nicely.
- OR has a Operating Margin of 20.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.32%, OR is in the better half of 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.91% | ||
| GM | 74.32% |
OM growth 3Y0.87%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-2.3%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
2. OR.PA Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for OR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.12 indicates that OR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.12, OR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- OR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.66. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.66, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that OR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- OR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.83
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- OR has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that OR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.44, OR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that OR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- OR has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is in the better half of the industry: OR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. OR.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.39% over the past year.
- OR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.73% yearly.
- OR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.30%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.39%
EPS 3Y4.12%
EPS 5Y11.73%
EPS Q2Q%-0.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.81%
Revenue growth 5Y9.49%
Sales Q2Q%1%
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 9.97% on average per year.
- OR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.97%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. OR.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.07, OR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. OR is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.52, 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 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, OR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than OR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than OR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.96 |
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 OR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.39
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
5. OR.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, OR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, OR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, OR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of OR grows each year by 13.36%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.36%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 63.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of OR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP63.93%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
OR.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:OR (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
356.75
+6.85 (+1.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners15.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap190.43B
Revenue(TTM)44.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.13B
Analysts75.56
Price Target411.29 (15.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend7.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.36%
DP63.93%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0.42%
PT rev (3m)2.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 22 | ||
| P/B | 5.45 | ||
| P/tB | 12.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.96 |
EPS(TTM)12.71
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)13.98
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)13.42
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)16.22
OCFY4.55%
SpS82.53
BVpS65.48
TBVpS28.87
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.39
Graham Number136.844 (-61.64%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 17.53% | ||
| ROCE | 19.15% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.57% | ||
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.91% | ||
| GM | 74.32% | ||
| FCFM | 16.26% |
ROA(3y)11.07%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)19.38%
ROE(5y)19.73%
ROIC(3y)15.03%
ROIC(5y)15.46%
ROICexc(3y)17.54%
ROICexc(5y)17.57%
ROICexgc(3y)36.26%
ROICexgc(5y)36.52%
ROCE(3y)20.28%
ROCE(5y)21.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.64%
OM growth 3Y0.87%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-2.3%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.12 |
F-Score6
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC1.83
Cap/Depr(3y)85.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.53%
Profit Quality(3y)106.49%
Profit Quality(5y)105.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.39%
EPS 3Y4.12%
EPS 5Y11.73%
EPS Q2Q%-0.7%
EPS Next Y9.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.81%
Revenue growth 5Y9.49%
Sales Q2Q%1%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%
EBIT growth 1Y2.4%
EBIT growth 3Y5.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.35%
EBIT Next Year25.26%
EBIT Next 3Y12.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.71%
FCF growth 1Y7.79%
FCF growth 3Y13.22%
FCF growth 5Y5.49%
OCF growth 1Y4.48%
OCF growth 3Y11.3%
OCF growth 5Y6.05%
L'OREAL / OR.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for L'OREAL?
L'OREAL (OR.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of L'OREAL based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for L'OREAL (OR.PA) is 28.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.45.
What is the earnings growth outlook for L'OREAL?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of L'OREAL (OR.PA) is expected to grow by 9.97% in the next year.