The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Inventory Turnover: 0.46 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:EL The Estee Lauder Companies Inc MEX:EL
65 GF Score
Price MXN1,440.00
GF Value MXN1,556.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Estee Lauder Inventory Turnover?

The Estee Lauder MEX:EL 65 Inventory Turnover is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,556.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. The Estee Lauder's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,797 Mil. The Estee Lauder's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN34,345 Mil. The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 198.39.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. The Estee Lauder's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

The Estee Lauder  (MEX:EL) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=34344.744/15796.645*365 / 4
=198.39

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

The Estee Lauder's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=34344.744 / 66937.382
=0.51

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

The Estee Lauder Inventory Turnover Related Terms

The Estee Lauder Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover 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.

The Estee Lauder Inventory Turnover Chart

The Estee Lauder Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
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The Estee Lauder Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The Estee Lauder Inventory Turnover Calculation

The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=70214.087 / ((39846.224 + 39051.761) / 2 )
=70214.087 / 39448.9925
=1.78

The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=15796.645 / ((34120.802 + 34568.686) / 2 )
=15796.645 / 34344.744
=0.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.46 mean?
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors.
Is The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Inventory Turnover is 0.46. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover compare to CHD and KMB?
The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover of 0.46 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 Inventory Turnover for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. The Estee Lauder's current Inventory Turnover is 0.46. 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 (MEX:EL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,556.42, compared to a current price of MXN1,440.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.46. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.46 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 (MEX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,440.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,556.42. GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.46
  • GF Value™: MXN1,556.42 vs. price of MXN1,440.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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The Estee Lauder Business Description

Address 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10153
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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