e.l.f. BeautySTU:0EF +1.98%82 OCF Margin % is 22.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 10.19. GuruFocus rates STU:0EF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €149.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, e.l.f. Beauty ranks better than 74.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for e.l.f. Beauty's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0EF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.59 Med: 10.19 Max: 20.78
Current: 13.01
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of e.l.f. Beauty was 20.78%. The lowest was 4.59%. And the median was 10.19%.
STU:0EF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.64% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs STU:0EF: 13.01
e.l.f. Beauty OCF Margin % Related Terms
e.l.f. Beauty OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for e.l.f. Beauty's OCF 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, COTY, SPB: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, e.l.f. Beauty's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, e.l.f. Beauty's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where e.l.f. Beauty's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 22.80% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on e.l.f. Beauty and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 10.19. Over the past decade, e.l.f. Beauty's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.78. According to the industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #496 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is e.l.f. Beauty's OCF Margin % too high?
e.l.f. Beauty's current OCF Margin % of 22.80% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 10.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.59 to a high of 20.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 22.80% is 252.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #496 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to IPAR and COTY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, e.l.f. Beauty ranks #496 out of 1956 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts e.l.f. Beauty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. e.l.f. Beauty's value of 22.80% is 252.4% above this benchmark. Historically, e.l.f. Beauty's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 6.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. e.l.f. Beauty's current OCF Margin % of 22.80% is 252.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on e.l.f. Beauty and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. e.l.f. Beauty's current OCF Margin % is 22.80%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 10.19. 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 €149.88, compared to a current price of €56.66 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 22.80%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 252.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For e.l.f. Beauty (STU:0EF), the current OCF Margin % is 22.80% 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 €56.66 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €149.88.
GuruFocus considers e.l.f. Beauty to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0EF:
OCF Margin %: 22.80% (124% above median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: €149.88 vs. price of €56.66 (62.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#496 of 1956)
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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