Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 229.0x · EV/EBITDA 31.2x · ROE 2.8%. (2015–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.9B | $3.6B | $3.7B | $11.3B | $4.6B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $500M | $427M | $1.1B | $1.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.6B | $4.2B | $3.8B | $11.5B | $4.5B | $1.5B | $1.5B | $607M | $526M | $1.2B | $1.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 229.05 | 137.75 | 32.70 | 88.70 | 74.19 | 63.00 | 223.58 | 28.11 | 27.06 | 32.81 | 263.09 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.63 | 2.20 | 2.79 | 11.06 | 7.87 | 3.53 | 4.39 | 1.77 | 1.60 | 4.08 | 6.34 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.29 | 3.18 | 4.81 | 17.63 | 11.09 | 4.44 | 5.17 | 2.06 | 1.86 | 5.68 | 10.34 |
| P/FCF | 31.25 | 18.93 | 31.77 | 181.27 | 45.50 | 94.31 | 60.65 | 14.33 | 9.13 | 227.88 | — |
| P/OCF | 27.95 | 16.93 | 27.37 | 159.21 | 44.73 | 71.02 | 47.33 | 11.28 | 7.68 | 88.99 | 686.74 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.58 | 2.91 | 11.24 | 7.81 | 3.72 | 4.68 | 2.15 | 1.97 | 4.62 | 6.99 |
| EV / EBITDA | 31.18 | 20.06 | 18.94 | 64.00 | 52.70 | 25.67 | 43.04 | 11.49 | 11.94 | 26.11 | 44.31 |
| EV / EBIT | 50.02 | 52.00 | 23.61 | 75.53 | 66.72 | 52.99 | 214.49 | 19.90 | 21.02 | 41.00 | 72.72 |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.23 | 33.19 | 184.19 | 45.11 | 99.32 | 64.70 | 17.39 | 11.26 | 258.14 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 70.7% | 70.7% | 71.2% | 70.7% | 67.4% | 64.2% | 64.8% | 64.0% | 60.9% | 61.0% | 57.6% |
| Operating Margin | 8.0% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.6% | 1.6% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 12.4% | 2.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.8% | 2.8% | 16.0% | 24.2% | 17.0% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 20.0% | 3.8% |
| ROA | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.4% | 14.8% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 8.0% | 1.4% |
| ROIC | 7.3% | 7.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 2.0% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| ROCE | 8.4% | 8.4% | 16.6% | 22.7% | 14.9% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.5% | 7.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.81 | 1.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.35 | 4.35 | 1.55 | 1.62 | 0.96 | 2.06 | 4.36 | 2.90 | 3.42 | 3.27 | 4.55 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.55 | 0.22 | 0.28 | -0.09 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.75 | 1.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.98 | 2.98 | 0.81 | 1.01 | -0.45 | 1.30 | 2.69 | 2.02 | 2.25 | 3.06 | 4.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.30 | 1.42 | 2.92 | -0.39 | 5.01 | 4.05 | 3.06 | 2.12 | 30.26 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.99 | 1.99 | 9.44 | 12.87 | 16.97 | 11.27 | 1.69 | 4.83 | 3.20 | 3.82 | 1.80 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | 2.35 | 3.05 | 1.59 | 2.81 | 2.97 | 2.32 | 2.59 | 3.30 | 2.41 | 1.56 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | 1.69 | 2.00 | 0.95 | 2.06 | 1.67 | 1.55 | 1.69 | 2.22 | 1.19 | 0.69 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.36 | 1.12 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.90 | 1.19 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.68 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.79 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.02 | 1.57 | 2.32 | 1.66 | 1.97 | 2.20 | 2.26 | 1.68 | 1.40 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 38.95 | 35.02 | 44.13 | 42.83 | 42.41 | 46.11 | 38.35 | 50.12 | 60.36 | 60.14 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 0.4% |
| FCF Yield | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 7.0% | 10.9% | 0.4% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $59M | $58M | $58M | $55M | $54M | $52M | $51M | $49M | $49M | $50M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELF stock.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 229.0x. The historical average is 60.5x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 31.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 31.8x.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 2.8%. The historical average is 8.1%.
Based on historical data, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 229.0x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. has 70.7% gross margin and 8.0% operating margin.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
US channel saturation and China supply chain
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Gross Margin Inflection Signals Pricing Power
Gross margin expanded to 83.2% in Q1 FY2027 from 69.1% a year earlier, as reported in financial statements, indicating significant pricing power or cost efficiencies that may be sustainable.
The 14.1 percentage point year-over-year gross margin expansion in Q1 FY2027 is a structural outlier, suggesting the company is capturing more value per unit despite its mass-market price points. Operating margin surged to 21.4% from 13.8% in the prior year, reflecting operating leverage as SG&A grew slower than revenue. However, net margin at 13.9% remains thin relative to gross margin, implying heavy reinvestment in marketing and brand building, which investors should monitor for sustainability.
ROIC Volatility Masks Underlying Improvement
ROIC swung from 0.3% in Q4 FY2026 to 4.4% in Q1 FY2027, as per reported figures, reflecting acquisition-related distortions and seasonal working capital swings, but the trend suggests improving capital efficiency.
The 10-quarter ROIC series shows extreme volatility, with troughs in quarters following the $580.6M acquisition and peaks in high-growth quarters. The Q1 FY2027 ROIC of 4.4% is still modest, but when adjusted for the acquisition's goodwill and intangibles, the underlying return on tangible capital appears stronger. The asset-light model with capex averaging 1.2% of revenue suggests that incremental capital deployment into marketing and acquisitions, rather than fixed assets, drives returns.
Inventory Builds Signal Fast-Beauty Cycle Risks
Days inventory outstanding jumped to 264 in Q1 FY2027 from 149 a year earlier, as reported in financial statements, while cash conversion cycle extended to 188 days, indicating potential overstocking or supply chain delays.
The DIO spike in Q1 FY2027 is a red flag, as it may indicate inventory build-up ahead of anticipated demand or slower sell-through. The cash conversion cycle of 188 days is elevated compared to the 126 days in Q1 FY2026, driven by the DIO increase and a DPO of 109 days. While the company's fast-beauty model relies on rapid product turnover, the inventory surge warrants monitoring for potential write-downs if trends shift.
Leverage Rises with Acquisition, Still Manageable
Debt-to-equity rose to 0.79 in Q1 FY2027 from 0.39 a year earlier, as per balance sheet data, yet interest coverage of 13.08x indicates comfortable debt service despite the acquisition-funded leverage.
The $580.6M acquisition in Q2 FY2026 lifted total debt to $921.7M, but the company's strong operating cash flow and low absolute debt levels relative to equity keep leverage manageable. Interest coverage of 13.08x in Q1 FY2027, though down from 20.42x in Q1 FY2026, remains robust. However, the D/EBITDA of 7.17x is elevated, and investors should monitor whether the acquired brands generate sufficient EBITDA to de-lever over time.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens with Cash Build
Current ratio improved to 2.55 in Q1 FY2027 from 1.59 in Q4 FY2024, as reported in balance sheet data, while cash and equivalents reached $344.2M, providing a solid cushion for working capital needs.
The quick ratio of 1.82 in Q1 FY2027 indicates that even excluding inventory, the company can cover short-term obligations, which is reassuring given the inventory build. The liquidity position appears robust, but the reliance on inventory turnover for cash generation means a demand shock could strain liquidity. The cash balance of $344.2M, combined with strong operating cash flow, suggests the company can weather near-term volatility.
P/E Misleads on Growth Potential
The trailing P/E of 210.50 is distorted by a one-time tax benefit and acquisition costs, as per reported figures, while the forward P/E of 25.84 better reflects normalized earnings power.
The trailing P/E is misleading because it divides the current market cap by depressed TTM earnings, which included a -11.0% net margin quarter in Q4 FY2026. The forward P/E of 25.84, based on raised guidance, implies a PEG of 7.09, which still prices in high growth but is more reasonable. Investors should use EV/EBITDA (28.89 TTM, 21.62 forward) or P/FCF (28.72) to assess valuation, as these metrics are less distorted by non-recurring items and better capture the company's cash generation.