e.l.f. BeautySTU:0EF +3.47%82 FCF Margin % is 22.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 8.78. GuruFocus rates STU:0EF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, e.l.f. Beauty ranks better than 84.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0EF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 8.78 Max: 17.47
Current: 11.64
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of e.l.f. Beauty was 17.47%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 8.78%.
STU:0EF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.19% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.165
vs STU:0EF: 11.64
e.l.f. Beauty FCF Margin % Related Terms
e.l.f. Beauty FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:0EF vs IPAR, NWL, SPB: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:0EF) has a FCF Margin % of 22.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on e.l.f. Beauty and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 8.78. Over the past decade, e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.79 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #309 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % too high?
e.l.f. Beauty's current FCF Margin % of 22.38% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 8.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 17.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.17. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 22.38% is 933.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #309 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, e.l.f. Beauty has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does e.l.f. Beauty's FCF Margin % compare to IPAR and NWL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #309 out of 1954 companies for FCF Margin %. This places e.l.f. Beauty in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.17. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 22.38% is 933.7% above this benchmark. Historically, e.l.f. Beauty's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.79 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.78 vs. the industry median of 2.17, 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.17, based on 1,954 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. e.l.f. Beauty's current FCF Margin % of 22.38% is 933.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on e.l.f. Beauty and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. e.l.f. Beauty's current FCF Margin % is 22.38%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 8.78. 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 (STU:0EF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.77, compared to a current price of €60.90 — trading 59.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.38%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 8.78 and 933.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.17. e.l.f. Beauty's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For e.l.f. Beauty (STU:0EF), the current FCF Margin % is 22.38% 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 e.l.f. Beauty (STU:0EF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, e.l.f. Beauty stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €60.90 is trading 59.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €148.77.
GuruFocus considers e.l.f. Beauty to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0EF:
FCF Margin %: 22.38% (155% above median its 10-year median of 8.78)
GF Value™: €148.77 vs. price of €60.90 (59.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 933.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#309 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0EF 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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