ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock
123 USD
-2 (-1.6%)
Overall ELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ELF against 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ELF shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make ELF suitable for growth and quality investing!
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.
In the past 5 years ELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.44%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Return On Equity of 12.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ELF has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.57%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ELF is in line with the industry average of 12.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROIC | 11.57% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)7.26%
ROE(3y)16.52%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.29%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ELF (11.62%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF has a better Gross Margin (70.67%) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.29% | ||
| GM | 70.67% |
OM growth 3Y16.55%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y15.36%
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y2.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ELF is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 9.98 indicates that ELF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ELF's Altman-Z score of 9.98 is amongst the best of the industry. ELF outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF is 1.90, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ELF, only 1.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ELF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.90) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that ELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.26 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.26, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.34 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ELF has a Quick ratio of 2.34. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ELF have decreased by -0.31% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ELF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.61%.
ELF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.31%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-19.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.61%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ELF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.32% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.58%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y17.06%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue Next Year25.74%
Revenue Next 2Y21.59%
Revenue Next 3Y19.99%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.68, ELF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ELF.
ELF is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.97 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ELF.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 51.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.5 |
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.
ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)10.79
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y17.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ELF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ELF (9/2/2025, 10:15:06 AM)
123
-2 (-1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.2%
Inst Owner Change-3.87%
Ins Owners2.61%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap6.98B
Analysts81
Price Target135.7 (10.33%)
Short Float %9.76%
Short Ratio2.62
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.37%
Min EPS beat(2)5.41%
Max EPS beat(2)7.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)22.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(4)79.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.63%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)58.39%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)61.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.71%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.78%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.67%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.55%
PT rev (1m)5.04%
PT rev (3m)57.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.97 | ||
| P/S | 5.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 43.67 | ||
| P/B | 8.67 | ||
| P/tB | 26.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.5 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY1.93%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY2.29%
SpS23.67
BVpS14.19
TBVpS4.6
PEG (NY)10.79
PEG (5Y)0.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROCE | 13.81% | ||
| ROIC | 11.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.41% | ||
| OM | 11.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.29% | ||
| GM | 70.67% | ||
| FCFM | 10.05% |
ROA(3y)10.2%
ROA(5y)7.26%
ROE(3y)16.52%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
ROICexc(3y)15.77%
ROICexc(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc(3y)54.81%
ROICexgc(5y)39%
ROCE(3y)15.59%
ROCE(5y)11.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.49%
OM growth 3Y16.55%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y15.36%
PM growth 5Y6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y2.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.98 |
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)24.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)104.92%
Profit Quality(5y)150.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.31%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-19.09%
EPS Next Y3.58%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y17.06%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.61%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year25.74%
Revenue Next 2Y21.59%
Revenue Next 3Y19.99%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
EBIT growth 1Y11.65%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year40.01%
EBIT Next 3Y27.96%
EBIT Next 5Y21.51%
FCF growth 1Y45.81%
FCF growth 3Y98.7%
FCF growth 5Y27%
OCF growth 1Y68.81%
OCF growth 3Y90.04%
OCF growth 5Y24.75%