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EL · NYSE · United States · Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
In shortESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+5.0% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 5.2% | 34/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.2% | 25/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 4.7% | 24/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 5.5% | 37/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.22× | 35/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.92× | 4/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 2.42× | 45/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.34× | 8/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.84 | 45/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.7% | 55/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 7.23× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 8.4% | 80/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 8.4% | 33/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.8% | 6/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -43.6% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 17,737 | 15,910 | 15,608 | 14,326 | 15,049 |
| Cost of revenue | 4,305 | 4,564 | 4,424 | 3,729 | 3,687 |
| Gross profit | 13,432 | 11,346 | 11,184 | 10,597 | 11,362 |
| Selling, general & admin | 9,888 | 9,575 | 9,621 | 9,456 | 9,685 |
| Operating income | 3,170 | 1,509 | 970 | (785) | 780 |
| Interest expense | 167 | 255 | 378 | 357 | 334 |
| Pre-tax income | 3,036 | 1,397 | 772 | (1,040) | 517 |
| Income tax | 628 | 387 | 363 | 93 | 335 |
| Net income | 2,390 | 1,006 | 390 | (1,133) | 182 |
| Diluted EPS | $6.55 | $2.79 | $1.08 | −$3.15 | $0.50 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 365 | 361 | 361 | 360 | 365 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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2.84 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 19, 2026