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The Estee LauderEL -1.69%74 EV-to-OCF is 20.64 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 27.03. GuruFocus rates EL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 81.05% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, The Estee Lauder's Enterprise Value is $37,104 Mil.
The Estee Lauder's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,798 Mil. Therefore, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
EL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.58 Med: 27.03 Max: 52.53
Current: 20.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The Estee Lauder was 52.53. The lowest was 14.58. And the median was 27.03.
EL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.05% of 1984
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.07
vs EL: 20.64
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $85.49.
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 $-0.700.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The Estee Lauder EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The Estee Lauder EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The Estee Lauder's current Enterprise Value is $37,104 Mil.
The Estee Lauder's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,798 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 (EL) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.64 as of Aug. 06, 2026. This is 24% below median its historical median of 27.03. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.58 to 52.53. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1608 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF too high?
The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-OCF of 20.64 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 27.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.58 to a high of 52.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.07. The Estee Lauder's value of 20.64 is 155.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1608 out of 1984 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 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's EV-to-OCF compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1608 out of 1984 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.07. The Estee Lauder's value of 20.64 is 155.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.58 to 52.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.03 vs. the industry median of 8.07, 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.07, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-OCF of 20.64 is 155.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current EV-to-OCF is 20.64, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 27.03. 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 (EL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.71, compared to a current price of $85.49 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.64, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 27.03 and 155.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.07. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (EL), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.64 as of Aug. 06, 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 (EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.49 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.71.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EL:
EV-to-OCF: 20.64 (24% below median its 10-year median of 27.03)
GF Value™: $96.71 vs. price of $85.49 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1608 of 1984)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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