The Estee LauderMEX:EL -0.41%61 Net Margin % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,559.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 77% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. The Estee Lauder's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,605 Mil. The Estee Lauder's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN66,937 Mil. Therefore, The Estee Lauder's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.91 Med: 9 Max: 17.7
Current: -1.67
MEX:EL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs MEX:EL: -1.67
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
The Estee Lauder Net Margin % Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder's Net 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
The Estee Lauder Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Net 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.
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Net Margin % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1503 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Net Margin % too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Net Margin % of 2.40% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. The Estee Lauder's value of 2.40% is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1503 out of 1952 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 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Net Margin % compare to KMB and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1503 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. The Estee Lauder's value of 2.40% is 31.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.00 vs. the industry median of 3.50, The Estee Lauder has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Estee Lauder's current Net Margin % of 2.40% is 31.3% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Net Margin % is 2.40%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 MXN1,559.73, compared to a current price of MXN1,470.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.40%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 9.00 and 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Net Margin % is 2.40% 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 MXN1,470.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,559.73.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:
Net Margin %: 2.40% (73% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
GF Value™: MXN1,559.73 vs. price of MXN1,470.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1503 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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