The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
ELConsumer DefensiveNASDAQHousehold & Personal Products · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The $36.79B market capitalization puts EL squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company provides skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye care, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as foundations, powders, concealers and setting sprays, lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses, mascaras, and eyeshadows and eyeliners, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools.
Market Cap
$36.79B
Beta
1.27
P/E (TTM)
203.38
P/E (Fwd)
25.98
EPS (TTM)
$0.50
EPS (Fwd)
$3.91
ROE
4.8%
ROA
5.2%
Cash
$3.50B
Total Debt
$9.25B
Free CF
$1.81B
52W Change
18.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 1, 2026 close, EL finished 16.51% above its 150-day moving average ($87.80) and 11.63% above its 200-day moving average ($91.64). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EL overbought or oversold?
At the September 1, 2026 close, EL's RSI(14) was 72.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, EL has $3.50B in cash with $9.25B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $1.81B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 4.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $17.74B (2022) to $15.05B (2026), a 15% decline worth watching.
The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing EL.