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The Estee LauderXSWX:EL -2.51%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.37 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.85. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF78.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 87.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Estee Lauder's enterprise value is CHF28,574 Mil.
The Estee Lauder's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,044 Mil. Therefore, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.7 Med: 24.85 Max: 271.46
Current: 26.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Estee Lauder was 271.46. The lowest was 14.70. And the median was 24.85.
XSWX:EL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.39% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs XSWX:EL: 26.60
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The Estee Lauder's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Estee Lauder's share price for today is CHF65.13.
The Estee Lauder's 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-0.585.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
XSWX:EL vs CHD, KMB, KVUE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Estee Lauder's current Enterprise Value is CHF28,574 Mil.
The Estee Lauder's EBITDA 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 CHF1,044 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:EL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.37 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Estee Lauder. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.85. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 14.70 to 271.46. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1435 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.37 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.70 to a high of 271.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. The Estee Lauder's value of 27.37 is 205.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1435 out of 1642 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 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1435 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. The Estee Lauder's value of 27.37 is 205.1% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 14.70 to 271.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.85 vs. the industry median of 8.97, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.97, based on 1,642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.37 is 205.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Estee Lauder. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.37, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.85. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 27.37. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.37, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.85 and 205.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.97. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.37 as of Jul. 24, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 27.37 (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.85)
GF Value™: CHF78.72 vs. price of CHF65.13 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1435 of 1642)
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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