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L'OREAL (OR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

385.85 EUR
+22.95 (+6.32%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall OR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated OR against 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. OR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, OR is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
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 has a better Return On Assets (11.21%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.63%, OR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of OR (17.45%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
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

OR has a Profit Margin of 13.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OR outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
OR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.41%, OR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OR has remained more or less at the same level.
OR's Gross Margin of 74.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OR outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OR is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for OR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for OR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for OR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
OR has a Altman-Z score of 6.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. OR outperforms 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, OR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
OR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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
WACC7.89%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that OR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, OR is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that OR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
OR has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OR outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.60% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, OR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.80% on average per year.
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

OR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.18% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.04% on average over the next years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.26, OR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. OR is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of OR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OR is valued a bit more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. OR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.26
Fwd PE 27.51
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 rather expensive valuation: OR more expensive than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.84
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.
The excellent profitability rating of OR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)2.93
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 (1/9/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

385.85

+22.95 (+6.32%)

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 Cap205.96B
Revenue(TTM)43.84B
Net Income(TTM)6.12B
Analysts68.57
Price Target396.38 (2.73%)
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 30.26
Fwd PE 27.51
P/S 4.7
P/FCF 27.84
P/OCF 22.82
P/B 6.61
P/tB 15.07
EV/EBITDA 18.58
EPS(TTM)12.75
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)14.02
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)13.86
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY4.38%
SpS82.13
BVpS58.41
TBVpS25.6
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)2.93
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
WACC7.89%
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 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 8 / 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.