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ELF · NYSE · United States · Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
In shorte.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+24.6% last year).
Financial health
Solid
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. | 4.5% | 32/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.6% | 26/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 2.8% | 14/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 2.4% | 16/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.35× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.74× | 70/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.59× | 12/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.18 | 28/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 11.6% | 66/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 7.22× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 22.8% | 27/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 4.0% | 73/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 41.4% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -26.5% | 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 | 392 | 579 | 1,024 | 1,314 | 1,636 |
| Cost of revenue | 140 | 188 | 300 | 378 | 479 |
| Gross profit | 252 | 390 | 724 | 936 | 1,157 |
| Selling, general & admin | 222 | 322 | 574 | 778 | 1,026 |
| Operating income | 30 | 68 | 150 | 158 | 74 |
| Pre-tax income | 25 | 64 | 141 | 145 | 40 |
| Income tax | 3.7 | 2.5 | 13 | 33 | 14 |
| Net income | 22 | 62 | 128 | 112 | 26 |
| Diluted EPS | $0.41 | $1.11 | $2.21 | $1.92 | $0.44 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 54 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.18 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
3/9
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 6, 2026