ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ELF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US26856L1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ELF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELF was compared to 35 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ELF shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ELF was profitable.
In the past year ELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ELF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.78%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ELF (12.82%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ELF is significantly below the industry average of 16.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.26%) for ELF is below the current ROIC(10.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.78% | ||
| ROE | 12.82% | ||
| ROIC | 10.64% |
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 (7.55%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
ELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF has a Operating Margin of 10.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF has a better Gross Margin (71.11%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 71.11% |
OM growth 3Y57.07%
OM growth 5Y8.33%
PM growth 3Y85.63%
PM growth 5Y16.55%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y3.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ELF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ELF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.77 indicates that ELF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ELF has a Altman-Z score of 6.77. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF is 10.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take ELF, 10.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ELF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ELF outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ELF outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that ELF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ELF has a Current ratio (1.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
ELF has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. 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 Quick ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ELF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.95%.
Measured over the past years, ELF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 46.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 30.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.95%
EPS 3Y65.01%
EPS 5Y40.15%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.27%
Revenue growth 3Y47.65%
Revenue growth 5Y30.8%
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
3.2 Future
ELF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.43% yearly.
ELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.31%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.54%
Revenue Next 2Y20.65%
Revenue Next 3Y17.08%
Revenue Next 5Y13.05%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ELF.
ELF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.90 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ELF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ELF is on the same level as its industry peers.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 181.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ELF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ELF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
79.06
-2.45 (-3.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners2.61%
Ins Owner Change1.36%
Market Cap4.46B
Analysts79.09
Price Target86.27 (9.12%)
Short Float %12.87%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)38.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)79.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)42.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(4)79.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)57.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)71.57%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)70.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.71%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.68%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.11%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.79%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.55%
PT rev (1m)-8.01%
PT rev (3m)-46.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.9 | ||
| P/S | 3.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 181.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 128.3 | ||
| P/B | 5.81 | ||
| P/tB | 20.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.77 |
EPS(TTM)3.14
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY0.55%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY0.78%
SpS23.09
BVpS13.61
TBVpS3.81
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)0.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.78% | ||
| ROE | 12.82% | ||
| ROCE | 13.47% | ||
| ROIC | 10.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.99% | ||
| OM | 10.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 71.11% | ||
| FCFM | 1.89% |
ROA(3y)8.68%
ROA(5y)6.25%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.3%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
ROICexc(3y)12.39%
ROICexc(5y)9.03%
ROICexgc(3y)46.66%
ROICexgc(5y)34.71%
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)9.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y93.24%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y83.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.01%
OM growth 3Y57.07%
OM growth 5Y8.33%
PM growth 3Y85.63%
PM growth 5Y16.55%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y3.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 20.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.77 |
F-Score7
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)16.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)93.1%
Profit Quality(5y)169.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.95%
EPS 3Y65.01%
EPS 5Y40.15%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y5.31%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.27%
Revenue growth 3Y47.65%
Revenue growth 5Y30.8%
Sales Q2Q%31.14%
Revenue Next Year31.54%
Revenue Next 2Y20.65%
Revenue Next 3Y17.08%
Revenue Next 5Y13.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.07%
EBIT growth 3Y131.91%
EBIT growth 5Y41.7%
EBIT Next Year48.2%
EBIT Next 3Y22.71%
EBIT Next 5Y13.84%
FCF growth 1Y-68.77%
FCF growth 3Y39.54%
FCF growth 5Y6%
OCF growth 1Y-56.93%
OCF growth 3Y34.11%
OCF growth 5Y5.06%