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ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ELF - US26856L1035 - Common Stock

81.53 USD
-36.3 (-30.81%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 9:49:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ELF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELF was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. ELF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ELF is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make ELF a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ELF had positive earnings in the past year.
ELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF has been profitable.
ELF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.44%, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Return On Equity of 12.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
ELF has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.57%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
ELF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.06%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.80%.
Industry RankSector 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%
ELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.29%, ELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has grown nicely.
ELF has a Operating Margin of 11.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ELF has a Gross Margin of 70.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
ELF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has more shares outstanding
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.
ELF Yearly Shares OutstandingELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.50 indicates that ELF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ELF has a better Altman-Z score (9.50) than 97.06% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELF outperforms 82.35% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.9
Altman-Z 9.5
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.6%
ELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.26 indicates that ELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.26, ELF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Quick Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that ELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ELF has a Quick ratio of 2.34. This is in the better half of the industry: ELF outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 2.34
ELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ELF have decreased by -1.59% in the last year.
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)-1.59%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.28%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%14.24%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y6.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue Next Year27.63%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y20.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
ELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ELF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39.
ELF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. ELF is around the same levels.
ELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20.
ELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. ELF is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.39
Fwd PE 18.2
ELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ELF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ELF.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.27
EV/EBITDA 33.49
ELF Per share dataELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ELF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ELF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ELF BEAUTY INC

NYSE:ELF (11/6/2025, 9:49:09 AM)

81.53

-36.3 (-30.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.43%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-3.03%
Market Cap4.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)97.84M
Analysts81.9
Price Target153.24 (87.96%)
Short Float %9.29%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)7.94%
PT rev (3m)18.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.39
Fwd PE 18.2
P/S 3.44
P/FCF 34.27
P/OCF 28.95
P/B 5.75
P/tB 17.73
EV/EBITDA 33.49
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY3.45%
SpS23.67
BVpS14.19
TBVpS4.6
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number31.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.09%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 9.5
F-Score6
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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)-1.59%
EPS 3Y58.58%
EPS 5Y40.01%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
EPS Next Y6.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.28%
Revenue growth 3Y49.62%
Revenue growth 5Y35.94%
Sales Q2Q%14.24%
Revenue Next Year27.63%
Revenue Next 2Y21.99%
Revenue Next 3Y20.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
EBIT growth 1Y11.65%
EBIT growth 3Y74.38%
EBIT growth 5Y45.78%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y28.17%
EBIT Next 5Y21.79%
FCF growth 1Y45.81%
FCF growth 3Y98.7%
FCF growth 5Y27%
OCF growth 1Y68.81%
OCF growth 3Y90.04%
OCF growth 5Y24.75%

ELF BEAUTY INC / ELF FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ELF.


What is the valuation status for ELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ELF stock?

ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is ELF BEAUTY INC?

The financial health rating of ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of ELF BEAUTY INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of ELF BEAUTY INC (ELF) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.