L'OREAL (LOR.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LOR • FR0000120321
Current stock price
358.05 EUR
+0.9 (+0.25%)
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This LOR.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LOR.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LOR was profitable.
- LOR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LOR has always been profitable.
- LOR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 11.21%, LOR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.63%, LOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOR's Return On Invested Capital of 16.86% is amongst the best of the industry. LOR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.21% | ||
| ROE | 19.63% | ||
| ROIC | 16.86% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- LOR has a better Profit Margin (13.96%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.41%, LOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOR has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.11%, LOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.96% | ||
| GM | 74.11% |
OM growth 3Y-1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-2.3%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
2. LOR.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOR is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for LOR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- LOR has an Altman-Z score of 6.87. This indicates that LOR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LOR (6.87) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LOR is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LOR, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, LOR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that LOR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LOR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.87 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- LOR has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that LOR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LOR (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that LOR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LOR has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. LOR.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.39% over the past year.
- LOR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.73% yearly.
- LOR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.30%.
- LOR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.39%
EPS 3Y4.12%
EPS 5Y11.73%
EPS Q2Q%-0.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.81%
Revenue growth 5Y9.49%
Sales Q2Q%1%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LOR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5Y9.97%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. LOR.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LOR.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LOR.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. LOR is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.53 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOR.
- LOR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOR is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOR indicates a rather expensive valuation: LOR more expensive than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LOR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of LOR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. LOR.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LOR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, LOR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, LOR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LOR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.22%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- LOR pays out 62.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LOR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.89%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
LOR.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LOR (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
358.05
+0.9 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners15.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap191.12B
Revenue(TTM)44.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.12B
Analysts73.33
Price Target409.63 (14.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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)1.55%
PT rev (3m)3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.53 | ||
| P/S | 4.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.18 | ||
| P/B | 6.13 | ||
| P/tB | 13.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.9 |
EPS(TTM)12.71
EY3.55%
EPS(NY)14.02
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)13.86
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY4.72%
SpS82.13
BVpS58.41
TBVpS25.6
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)2.4
Graham Number129.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.21% | ||
| ROE | 19.63% | ||
| ROCE | 22.82% | ||
| ROIC | 16.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.99% | ||
| OM | 20.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.96% | ||
| GM | 74.11% | ||
| FCFM | 16.88% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y-2.3%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 120.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.87 |
F-Score7
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)85.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.53%
Profit Quality(3y)106.49%
Profit Quality(5y)105.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.39%
EPS 3Y4.12%
EPS 5Y11.73%
EPS Q2Q%-0.7%
EPS Next Y10.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5Y9.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.81%
Revenue growth 5Y9.49%
Sales Q2Q%1%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%
EBIT growth 1Y8.41%
EBIT growth 3Y3.58%
EBIT growth 5Y9.99%
EBIT Next Year25.68%
EBIT Next 3Y12.32%
EBIT Next 5Y10.71%
FCF growth 1Y23.2%
FCF growth 3Y13.22%
FCF growth 5Y5.49%
OCF growth 1Y19.52%
OCF growth 3Y11.3%
OCF growth 5Y6.05%
L'OREAL / LOR.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LOR.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for L'OREAL?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to L'OREAL (LOR.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LOR stock?
L'OREAL (LOR.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of L'OREAL (LOR.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of L'OREAL (LOR.DE) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for L'OREAL?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of L'OREAL (LOR.DE) is expected to grow by 10.34% in the next year.