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The Estee Lauder's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,233 Mil. The Estee Lauder's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,841 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. The Estee Lauder's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,233 Mil. The Estee Lauder's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,922 Mil. Therefore, The Estee Lauder's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.40%.
The Estee Lauder had a gross margin of 76.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Estee Lauder was 80.63%. The lowest was 71.31%. And the median was 76.05%.
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
The Estee Lauder had a gross margin of 76.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The Estee Lauder Gross Profit Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 CHF8,841 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) has a Gross Profit of CHF8,841 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors.
Is The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Gross Profit is CHF8,841 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to CHD and KMB?
The Estee Lauder's Gross Profit of CHF8,841 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. The Estee Lauder's current Gross Profit is CHF8,841 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF8,841 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is CHF8,841 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL), the current Gross Profit is CHF8,841 Mil 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:
Gross Profit: CHF8,841 Mil
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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