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Estée Lauder (EL) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Estée Lauder (EL): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Household & Personal Products peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Estée Lauder (EL)
Profile ItemEL
NameThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
GICS Sub-IndustryPersonal Care Products
Market Capitalization35.14 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateNovember 17, 1995
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

EL
GSPC
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Estée Lauder (EL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Estée Lauder (EL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Estée Lauder (EL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)13.47%-1.14%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-12.52%-2.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-20.76%-0.24%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

EL
GSPC
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Estée Lauder (EL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Estée Lauder (EL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)48.63%31.46%
Beta (5Y)1.270.63
Max Drawdown (5Y)-85.82%-46.11%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. EL is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.19-0.17
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.27-0.24

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) posts ROE of 4.75%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

4.75%

Group distribution
Max
42.18%
Q3
31.08%
Median
15.43%
EL
4.75%
Q1
4.60%
Min
-28.58%
Largest peers
CL
267.37%
KMB
104.91%
UL
31.87%
PG
30.29%
KVUE
15.58%
HLN
10.09%
EL
4.75%
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on ROE within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) keeps 1.21% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

1.21%

Group distribution
Max
18.44%
Q3
11.35%
Median
7.28%
Q1
2.23%
EL
1.21%
Min
-10.42%
Largest peers
PG
18.44%
UL
18.32%
HLN
14.55%
KMB
11.79%
KVUE
10.76%
CL
9.68%
EL
1.21%
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on net margin within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) turns 7.00% of revenue into operating profit, in the lower peer quartile for operating margin. Operating costs are taking a larger share of sales than they do at most peers.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

7.00%

Group distribution
Max
23.94%
Q3
19.00%
Median
14.26%
Q1
9.75%
EL
7.00%
Min
-2.44%
Largest peers
HLN
23.94%
PG
22.09%
CL
20.97%
UL
20.35%
KVUE
19.42%
KMB
19.00%
EL
7.00%
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on operating margin within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)4.75%15.43%
ROA (TTM)5.23%6.98%
Net Margin (TTM)1.21%7.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)7.00%14.26%
Gross Margin (TTM)75.49%45.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Estée Lauder (EL) grew revenue 5.05%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Estée Lauder (EL): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Household & Personal Products industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Estée Lauder (EL) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Estée Lauder (EL): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Household & Personal Products industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)5.05%-0.32%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-1.84%0.66%
EPS Growth (YoY)--2.34%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-43.62%7.28%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Estée Lauder (EL) has current ratio of 1.22, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

1.22

Group distribution
Max
3.94
Q3
3.07
Median
1.80
EL
1.22
Q1
1.01
Min
0.66
Largest peers
EL
1.22
CL
1.03
KVUE
1.01
KMB
0.91
UL
0.74
HLN
0.69
PG
0.68
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on current ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Estée Lauder (EL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

2.43

Group distribution
Max
3.49
EL
2.43
Q3
2.03
Median
0.81
Q1
0.47
Min
0.06
Largest peers
CL
13.88
KMB
3.49
EL
2.43
UL
1.75
KVUE
0.82
PG
0.64
HLN
0.50
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.221.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)2.430.81
Net Debt / EBITDA2.342.22

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) has dividend yield of 1.45%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

1.45%

Group distribution
Max
5.99%
Q3
2.98%
EL
1.45%
Median
1.45%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
KMB
5.16%
KVUE
4.67%
UL
3.06%
PG
2.98%
CL
2.38%
EL
1.45%
HLN
0.79%
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on dividend yield within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) has payout ratio of 280.00%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

280.00%

Group distribution
EL
280.00%
Max
103.12%
Q3
82.28%
Median
56.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
EL
280.00%
KMB
100.40%
KVUE
97.65%
CL
82.28%
UL
76.51%
PG
64.33%
HLN
39.53%
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on payout ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.45%1.45%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)280.00%56.44%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) trades at P/E ratio of 194.24, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

194.24

Group distribution
EL
194.24
Max
34.17
Q3
29.61
Median
20.95
Q1
17.29
Min
6.44
Largest peers
EL
194.24
CL
34.17
PG
21.94
UL
20.95
KVUE
20.92
KMB
19.40
HLN
18.76
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on P/E ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Estée Lauder (EL) trades at 2.33 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

2.33

Group distribution
Max
4.22
Q3
3.29
EL
2.33
Median
1.96
Q1
0.70
Min
0.24
Largest peers
PG
3.88
HLN
3.62
CL
3.29
UL
2.64
EL
2.33
KVUE
2.22
KMB
1.96
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on P/S ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Estée Lauder (EL) trades at 9.23 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

EL

Household & Personal Products industry group

9.23

Group distribution
Max
18.65
EL
9.23
Q3
9.23
Median
4.12
Q1
1.44
Min
-2.65
Largest peers
CL
293.24
KMB
18.65
EL
9.23
UL
7.08
PG
6.33
KVUE
3.24
HLN
1.84
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Where Estée Lauder (EL) stands on P/B ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Estée Lauder (EL) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ELIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)194.2420.95
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.331.96
P/B Ratio (MRQ)9.234.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)5.16%5.16%