The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) — Analysis Summary
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) has a market cap of $35.53B with year-over-year revenue growth of +5.0%. Net margin stands at 1.2%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 195.2.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +5.0% year-over-year
- Net margin of 1.2%
- P/E ratio of 195.2
Compared to other companies in the PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS sector, EL posted revenue growth of +5.0% and trades at a P/E of 195.2.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL)
PREVIOUS CLOSE 2026-10-12 · MARKET DATA POLYGON · FINANCIALS SEC EDGAR
Red Flags & WarningsWatch List
Some caution signals are active and should be weighed alongside the valuation work.
Debt/EBITDA at 4.3x — elevated leverage
Interest coverage at 2.3x — limited headroom for earnings decline
Since its founding in 1946, Estée Lauder has become a leading global manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare (nearly half of sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (19%), and haircare products (4%). Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio of offerings includes Clinique, M.A.C., La Mer, Jo Malone London, and Tom Ford, among others. The US and China each account for about one-quarter of its consolidated sales. The firm sells its products through physical and e-commerce platforms at company-owned outlets alongside department stores, specialty retailers, and salons globally.
Sector
PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS
Employees
55,000
Headquarters
NEW YORK, NY
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
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Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$1.40
Dividend Yield
1.40%
Dividend History
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