The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Estée Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (49% of fiscal 2025 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (17%), and hair care and others (5%). Top-selling b...
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 131.42 (historical range: 23.85–176.59, median: 57.10), placing it at the 95th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.55 (range: 1.22–8.28, 41th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 17.86 (range: 17.12–98.35, 0th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A's P/E ratio has expanded by 61% over the observed period (from an average of 55.5 to 89.5).
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 131.42 | 57.10 | 95th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.55 | 3.07 | 41th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.86 | 42.32 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.40% | 2.40% | 72th | below its historical average |
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) Valuation & P/E History
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry currently trading at $104.96 with a market capitalization of $38.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for EL based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 131.42 is above the historical median of 57.10, placing EL at the 95th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.55 compares to a median of 3.07.
EL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether EL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests EL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is EL Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 45 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive EL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full EL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.EL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.