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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#672
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
$31.7B
Fabrizio Freda
Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers a range of skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, cleansing devices, and sun care products. It also provides fragrance products in various forms comprising eau de parfum sprays and colognes, as well as lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps.
Headcount
63.0K
HQ Base
New York, New York
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EL ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC | 60 | 66 | 64 | 72 | 251.2x | 139.6x | -5.5% | -1.1% | 75.2% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 25.8% | 1.6% | 387.0x | $31.7B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 60.2/100. It ranks #672 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for EL.
View All RatingsROE proxy -5.5% (sector -1.9%)
GM 75% vs sector 44%, OM 2% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 26%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Pricing power and cost efficiency
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) as a Hold with a composite score of 60.2/100 at a current price of $115.37. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 60.2/100 places it at rank #672 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 26% and momentum in the 72th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 75% signal strong pricing power.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 251.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Leverage of 387% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 60.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #672 of 7,333 stocks, EL presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
EL earns a quality score of 66/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -5.5% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 75.2% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -1.3% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
EL's value score of 64/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 251.16x, an EV/EBITDA of 139.59x, a P/B ratio of 10.25x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC's investment score of 30/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 25.8% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -1.1% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
EL shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 72/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 25.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.50 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 52/100, EL exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 387.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
EL carries a short interest score of 67/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.50), elevated leverage (D/E: 387.00x). At $31.7B market cap (large-cap), ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
EL offers a modest dividend yield of 1.6%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC is a large-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #672 of 7,333 overall (91st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -5.5% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 2.1% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While EL currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Momentum (72) vs Investment (30) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 1118% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 190% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 71% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
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