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e.l.f. BeautyELF +3.93%88 EV-to-OCF is 23.02 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 41.00. GuruFocus rates ELF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, e.l.f. Beauty ranks worse than 81.93% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, e.l.f. Beauty's Enterprise Value is $6,837 Mil.
e.l.f. Beauty's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $297 Mil. Therefore, e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ELF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -193.97 Med: 41 Max: 703.54
Current: 23.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of e.l.f. Beauty was 703.54. The lowest was -193.97. And the median was 41.00.
ELF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.93% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.18
vs ELF: 23.02
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.
e.l.f. Beauty's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
e.l.f. Beauty's share price for today is $105.95.
e.l.f. Beauty's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.980.
* 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.
e.l.f. Beauty EV-to-OCF Related Terms
e.l.f. Beauty EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for e.l.f. Beauty'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, e.l.f. Beauty'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.
e.l.f. Beauty EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF falls into.
e.l.f. Beauty's current Enterprise Value is $6,837 Mil.
e.l.f. Beauty's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $297 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.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.02 as of Aug. 24, 2026. This is 44% below median its historical median of 41.00. According to the industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #1628 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF too high?
e.l.f. Beauty's current EV-to-OCF of 23.02 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 41.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.18. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 23.02 is 181.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #1628 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, e.l.f. Beauty has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does e.l.f. Beauty's EV-to-OCF compare to IPAR and COTY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #1628 out of 1987 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places e.l.f. Beauty in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.18. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 23.02 is 181.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.00 vs. the industry median of 8.18, e.l.f. Beauty 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 8.18, based on 1,987 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. e.l.f. Beauty's current EV-to-OCF of 23.02 is 181.4% 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 8.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. e.l.f. Beauty's current EV-to-OCF is 23.02, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 41.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is e.l.f. Beauty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.17, compared to a current price of $105.95 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.02, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 41.00 and 181.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.18. e.l.f. Beauty's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.02 as of Aug. 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 e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, e.l.f. Beauty stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $105.95 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.17.
GuruFocus considers e.l.f. Beauty to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ELF:
EV-to-OCF: 23.02 (44% below median its 10-year median of 41.00)
GF Value™: $169.17 vs. price of $105.95 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1628 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
e.l.f. Beauty Inc is a multi-brand beauty company that offers inclusive, accessible, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics and skin care products. The Company's mission is to make beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face, and skin concern. The company offers cosmetic accessories for women, which include eyeliner, mascara, false eyelashes, lipstick, foundation for the face, moisturizer, cleanser, and other tools through its stores and e-commerce channels.
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