The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Current Deferred Revenue: CHF231 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:EL The Estee Lauder Companies Inc XSWX:EL
76 GF Score
Price CHF65.13
GF Value CHF78.72
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What is The Estee Lauder Current Deferred Revenue?

The Estee Lauder XSWX:EL -2.51% 76 Current Deferred Revenue is CHF231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF78.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Current Deferred Revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. It can be either current or non-current item. Also called unearned revenue.

The Estee Lauder's current deferred revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF231 Mil.

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The Estee Lauder Current Deferred Revenue Historical Data

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What does a Current Deferred Revenue of CHF231 Mil mean?
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) has a Current Deferred Revenue of CHF231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors.
Is The Estee Lauder's Current Deferred Revenue too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Current Deferred Revenue is CHF231 Mil. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Current Deferred Revenue compare to CHD and KMB?
The Estee Lauder's Current Deferred Revenue of CHF231 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Deferred Revenue for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Current Deferred Revenue depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Current Deferred Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Deferred Revenue mean?
A high Current Deferred Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. The Estee Lauder's current Current Deferred Revenue is CHF231 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Estee Lauder stock overvalued right now?
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) has a current Current Deferred Revenue of CHF231 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF78.72, compared to a current price of CHF65.13 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Deferred Revenue is CHF231 Mil. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Deferred Revenue calculated?
Current Deferred Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL), the current Current Deferred Revenue is CHF231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.13 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF78.72.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:EL:

  • Current Deferred Revenue: CHF231 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF78.72 vs. price of CHF65.13 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Estee Lauder Business Description

Address 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10153
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 brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 31% of revenue from the Americas, 37% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 32% from Asia-Pacific. Estée Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
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