The Estee Lauder (BSP:ELCI34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.63 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 66% Below Median

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BSP:ELCI34 The Estee Lauder Companies Inc BSP:ELCI34
67 GF Score
Price R$17.00
GF Value R$19.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The Estee Lauder BSP:ELCI34 +1.19% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates BSP:ELCI34 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R$19.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,450 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 73.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), The Estee Lauder's current share price is R$17.00. The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$10.46. The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ELCI34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 4.76   Max: 9.88
Current: 1.66

During the past years, The Estee Lauder's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.88. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 4.76.

BSP:ELCI34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.24% of 1450 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs BSP:ELCI34: 1.66

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The Estee Lauder's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2.214. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$10.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Estee Lauder  (BSP:ELCI34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

The Estee Lauder Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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The Estee Lauder Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.71 1.86 2.21 1.49

BSP:ELCI34 vs CHD, KMB, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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The Estee Lauder Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=17.00/10.46
=1.63

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Estee Lauder's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.214/330.2130*330.2130
=2.214

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Estee Lauder Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.005 241.018 1.377
201609 1.040 241.428 1.422
201612 1.203 241.432 1.645
201703 1.000 243.801 1.354
201706 1.063 244.955 1.433
201709 1.138 246.819 1.523
201712 1.367 246.524 1.831
201803 1.226 249.554 1.622
201806 1.378 251.989 1.806
201809 1.611 252.439 2.107
201812 1.752 251.233 2.303
201903 1.627 254.202 2.114
201906 1.563 256.143 2.015
201909 1.814 256.759 2.333
201912 2.157 256.974 2.772
202003 1.891 258.115 2.419
202006 1.434 257.797 1.837
202009 2.183 260.280 2.770
202012 2.827 260.474 3.584
202103 2.459 264.877 3.066
202106 2.238 271.696 2.720
202109 2.626 274.310 3.161
202112 3.566 278.802 4.224
202203 2.421 287.504 2.781
202206 2.068 296.311 2.305
202209 2.376 296.808 2.643
202212 2.802 296.797 3.117
202303 2.254 301.836 2.466
202306 2.022 305.109 2.188
202309 2.008 307.789 2.154
202312 2.427 306.746 2.613
202403 2.266 312.332 2.396
202406 2.400 314.175 2.523
202409 2.157 315.301 2.259
202412 2.827 315.605 2.958
202503 2.357 319.799 2.434
202506 2.185 322.561 2.237
202509 2.141 324.800 2.177
202512 2.635 324.054 2.685
202603 2.214 330.213 2.214

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

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 PS Ratio of 1.63 mean?
The Estee Lauder (BSP:ELCI34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.63 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 9.88. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1062 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.63 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 9.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. The Estee Lauder's value of 1.63 is 117.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1062 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1062 out of 1450 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. The Estee Lauder's value of 1.63 is 117.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 9.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 0.75, 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.75, based on 1,450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.63 is 117.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 4.76. 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 (BSP:ELCI34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$19.87, compared to a current price of R$17.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 117.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.75. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (BSP:ELCI34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 27, 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 (BSP:ELCI34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$17.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$19.87. GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ELCI34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.63 (66% below median its 10-year median of 4.76)
  • GF Value™: R$19.87 vs. price of R$17.00 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1062 of 1450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ELCI34 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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