e.l.f. Beauty ELF
United StatesConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsUSD
105.00 USD (−0.0%)
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e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a cosmetics company that designs, markets, and sells makeup, skincare, and accessory products, primarily through direct-to-consumer channels and retailers. e.l.f.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth9.6
- ✕Poor share-price trend1.4
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Demanding valuation2.8
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsGrowth is impressive but the valuation already discounts very high expectations and momentum is negative.
Beauty shows exceptional growth (revenue +35.5%, earnings +93.1%) and a solid gross margin of 71.6%, but its valuation is very demanding (P/E 107.2, EV/EBITDA 32.4) and its return on equity is low (ROE 6.0%), resulting in a weak valuation score.
The main risk is the high valuation (P/E 107.2) which leaves little room for error if growth decelerates or if the market revises down future growth expectations.
Context and risks
No specific regulatory, geopolitical, or business model risks are identified beyond those already reflected in the quantitative metrics. The company operates in the cosmetics sector, with limited exposure to current macro factors.
Is e.l.f. Beauty stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 321% above the Consumer Defensive median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 107.2 | 19.8 | +442% |
| EV / EBITDA | 32.4 | 10.8 | +199% |
| Price / book | 5.3 | 2.7 | +95% |
| Price / sales | 3.5 | 1.2 | +185% |
Sector: median of the 124 Consumer Defensive companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.8 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 105.00 USD, −0.0% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 6.8 (sector 5.7), Growth 9.6 (sector 5.3).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Defensive medianValuation
- P/E
- 107.2
- Forward P/E
- 27.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 32.4
- Price / book
- 5.3
- Price / sales
- 3.5
- PEG
- 1.37
- Market cap
- 6.2B USD
- Enterprise value
- 6.8B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 6.0%
- ROA
- 5.1%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 12.0%
- Gross margin
- 71.6%
- Operating margin
- 14.3%
- Net margin
- 3.4%
- Free cash flow
- 281.4M USD
- FCF yield
- 4.5%
- Cash conversion
- 134%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 929.3M USD
- Net debt
- 585.1M USD
- Cash
- 344.2M USD
- EBITDA
- 209.5M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.79
- Debt / equity
- 79.50
- Current ratio
- 2.55
- Quick ratio
- 1.54
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +35.5%
- Earnings growth
- +93.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.98 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 3.87 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.60
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (16)
- Target price
- 105.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 48.82 – 147.75
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Is e.l.f. Beauty stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 321% above the Consumer Defensive median on average. Valuation score: 2.8 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3). Average analyst target: 105.00 USD, −0.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does e.l.f. Beauty get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.7 out of 10, rank 1,809 of 2,130 (better than 14% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (9.6) and its weakest, Momentum (1.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is e.l.f. Beauty's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 107.2: the share price equals 107.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Defensive median is 19.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 27.2.
How much is e.l.f. Beauty worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.2B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.8B USD.
How much debt does e.l.f. Beauty have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 585.1M USD. That is 2.79 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Defensive median is 2.38.
Does e.l.f. Beauty pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has e.l.f. Beauty stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 19.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 48.82 and 147.75 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of e.l.f. Beauty?
16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 105.00 USD (−0.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.