ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ELF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US26856L1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ELF. ELF was compared to 35 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 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes ELF very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ELF was profitable.
ELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 8.98%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Return On Equity of 14.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ELF is below the industry average of 15.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 14.73% | ||
| ROIC | 12.36% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.53%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.03%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.24%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.53% | ||
| GM | 71.24% |
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.
ELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELF has an Altman-Z score of 10.26. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.26, ELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ELF would need 2.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELF (2.23) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ELF has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.05 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ELF's Current ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELF outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.00 indicates that ELF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ELF has a better Quick ratio (2.00) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ELF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.27%.
Measured over the past years, ELF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.01% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ELF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.28%.
The Revenue has been growing by 35.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.27%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%47.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.28%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%3.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y14.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.68%
Revenue Next Year19.08%
Revenue Next 2Y16.47%
Revenue Next 3Y16.67%
Revenue Next 5Y11.85%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 36.73, ELF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ELF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ELF is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
ELF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.08.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.40), we can say ELF is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ELF is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.28 |
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.
ELF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 14.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)20.19
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y14.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ELF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
124.52
+6.56 (+5.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.78%
Ins Owners2.61%
Ins Owner Change1.81%
Market Cap7.02B
Analysts80
Price Target110.8 (-11.02%)
Short Float %12.02%
Short Ratio2.19
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)2.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.78%
Max EPS beat(4)79.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)44.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)63.36%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)66.49%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.71%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.71%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.83%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.65%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.88%
PT rev (1m)27.48%
PT rev (3m)16.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.08 | ||
| P/S | 5.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 52.47 | ||
| P/B | 9.23 | ||
| P/tB | 33.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)2.37
OCFY1.91%
SpS23.29
BVpS13.49
TBVpS3.77
PEG (NY)20.19
PEG (5Y)0.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 14.73% | ||
| ROCE | 14.75% | ||
| ROIC | 12.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.39% | ||
| OM | 12.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.53% | ||
| GM | 71.24% | ||
| FCFM | 8.78% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.26 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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)6.27%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%47.17%
EPS Next Y1.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y14.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.28%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%3.58%
Revenue Next Year19.08%
Revenue Next 2Y16.47%
Revenue Next 3Y16.67%
Revenue Next 5Y11.85%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year28.86%
EBIT Next 3Y23.57%
EBIT Next 5Y16.82%
FCF growth 1Y84.53%
FCF growth 3Y98.7%
FCF growth 5Y27%
OCF growth 1Y88.1%
OCF growth 3Y90.04%
OCF growth 5Y24.75%