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The Estee LauderMEX:EL 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 15.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,567.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,446 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 90.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.38 Med: 15.25 Max: 30
Current: 5.2
During the past years, The Estee Lauder's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.00. The lowest was 3.38. And the median was 15.25.
MEX:EL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.04% of 1446
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs MEX:EL: 5.20
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
The Estee Lauder's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN199.020. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN271.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.
The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
MEX:EL vs CHD, KMB, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 mean?
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 15.25. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.38 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1302 out of 1446 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 15.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.38 to a high of 30.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. The Estee Lauder's value of 5.32 is 323.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1302 out of 1446 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1302 out of 1446 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. The Estee Lauder's value of 5.32 is 323.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.38 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.25 vs. the industry median of 1.26, The Estee Lauder has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Estee Lauder's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 is 323.9% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 15.25. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,567.22, compared to a current price of MXN1,441.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 15.25 and 323.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32 as of Jul. 17, 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 MXN1,441.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,567.22.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.32 (65% below median its 10-year median of 15.25)
GF Value™: MXN1,567.22 vs. price of MXN1,441.00 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1302 of 1446)
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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