The Estee LauderMEX:EL -4.08%61 Current Ratio is 1.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,686.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 68.46% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. The Estee Lauder's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27.
The Estee Lauder has a current ratio of 1.27. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 1.65 Max: 2.12
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, The Estee Lauder's highest Current Ratio was 2.12. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.65.
MEX:EL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 68.46% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs MEX:EL: 1.27
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
The Estee Lauder Current Ratio Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:EL vs KMB, KVUE, CHD: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Estee Lauder Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Current Ratio of 1.27 as of Mar. 2026. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1361 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Current Ratio of 1.27 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 2.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. The Estee Lauder's value of 1.27 is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1361 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Current Ratio compare to KMB and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1361 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. The Estee Lauder's value of 1.27 is 26.6% below this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.73, The Estee Lauder has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Estee Lauder's current Current Ratio of 1.27 is 26.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Current Ratio is 1.27, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,686.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,410.01 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.27, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 26.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Current Ratio is 1.27 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 (MEX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,410.01 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,686.44.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:
Current Ratio: 1.27 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: MXN1,686.44 vs. price of MXN1,410.01 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1361 of 1988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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