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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. We are a steward of over 20 luxury and prestige brands globally. Since the initial launch of the Estée Lauder brand in the United States, we have significantly expanded our consumer reach to approximately 150 countries and territories. We operate as a wholesaler, with our products sold in brick-and-mortar locations and on various e-commerce platforms, including those operated by department stores, duty-free retailers, specialty-multi retailers, online pure players, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and top-tier salons and spas. Additionally, we operate a direct-to-consumer business across freestanding stores, our brands' websites and third-party online platforms.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14.7B | 14.3B | 15.6B | 15.9B | 17.7B | 16.2B |
| Net Income | -178M | -1.1B | 390M | 1.0B | 2.4B | 2.9B |
| EPS | $-0.51 | $-3.15 | $1.08 | $2.79 | $6.55 | $7.79 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.1B | 670M | 1.4B | 728M | 2.0B | 3.0B |
| ROIC | -4.5% | -4.4% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 12.2% | 33.7% |
| Gross Margin | 74.3% | 74.0% | 71.7% | 71.3% | 75.7% | 76.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.82 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.92 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.05 | $1.71 | $2.64 | $2.58 | $2.33 | $2.07 |
| Operating Income | 486M | -785M | 970M | 1.5B | 3.2B | 2.6B |
| Operating Margin | 3.3% | -5.5% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| ROE | -4.4% | -6.2% | 2.1% | 5.2% | 12.6% | 47.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | 247M | 360M | 361M | 361M | 365M | 368M |
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.2x vs a median of 35.6x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 9.7% with a gross margin of 73.8%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 3.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -3.5%.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.7%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a market capitalization of $18.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.75%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.36%.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) operates in the Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported annual revenue of $14.3 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a net profit margin of -7.9%. The company is currently unprofitable.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) generated $670 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-3.15 in its most recent fiscal year.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a return on equity (ROE) of -6.2%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 73.8%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 17 years of financial data for ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) has a book value per share of $48.83, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.