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The Estee Lauder's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.20.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-0.57.
During the past 12 months, The Estee Lauder's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -40.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -21.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Estee Lauder's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 43.20% per year. The lowest was -40.70% per year. And the median was 10.75% per year.
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Estee Lauder Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:EL vs CHD, KMB, KVUE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's PE Ratio falls into.
The Estee Lauder Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Estee Lauder's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-0.59
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-0.59 mean?
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1412 out of 1529 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.59. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1412 out of 1529 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 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1412 out of 1529 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,529 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.59. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-0.59. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.59. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.59 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF-0.59
GF Value™: CHF78.72 vs. price of CHF65.13 (17.3% below fair value)
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.
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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