The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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: 47.39–176.59, median: 131.72), placing it at the 49th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.62 (range: 1.22–2.97, 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 51.97 (range: 35.26–263.75, 50th percentile).
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A appears slightly overvalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 131.42 | 47.39 | 131.72 | 176.59 | 49th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.62 | 1.22 | 2.07 | 2.97 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 51.97 | 35.26 | 51.37 | 263.75 | 50th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 66th | below its historical average |