L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Shiller PE Ratio: 48.79 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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XSWX:OR L'Oreal SA XSWX:OR
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Price CHF365.45
GF Value CHF343.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio?

L'Oreal XSWX:OR 90 Shiller PE Ratio is 48.79 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 44.14. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF343.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,139 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks worse than 83.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), L'Oreal's current share price is CHF365.45. L'Oreal's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF7.49. L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 48.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:OR' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.15   Med: 44.14   Max: 68.85
Current: 41.54

During the past 13 years, L'Oreal's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 68.85. The lowest was 33.15. And the median was 44.14.

XSWX:OR's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than
83.76% of 1139 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 17.18 vs XSWX:OR: 41.54

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

L'Oreal's adjusted earnings per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF10.675. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF7.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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L'Oreal  (XSWX:OR) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio 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.

L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio Chart

L'Oreal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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XSWX:OR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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.


L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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L'Oreal Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=365.45/7.49
=48.79

* 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.

L'Oreal's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, L'Oreal's adjusted earnings per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=10.675/120.9000*120.9000
=10.675

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.9000.

L'Oreal Annual Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201612 5.914 100.650 7.104
201712 7.429 101.850 8.819
201812 7.809 103.470 9.124
201912 7.271 104.980 8.374
202012 6.852 104.960 7.893
202112 8.544 107.850 9.578
202212 10.471 114.160 11.089
202312 10.864 118.390 11.094
202412 11.157 119.950 11.245
202512 10.675 120.900 10.675

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 48.79 mean?
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 48.79 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 44.14. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 33.15 to 68.85. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #954 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
L'Oreal's current Shiller PE Ratio of 48.79 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.15 to a high of 68.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.18. L'Oreal's value of 48.79 is 184% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #954 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Shiller PE Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #954 out of 1139 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places L'Oreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.18. L'Oreal's value of 48.79 is 184% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 33.15 to 68.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.14 vs. the industry median of 17.18, L'Oreal 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 17.18, based on 1,139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L'Oreal's current Shiller PE Ratio of 48.79 is 184% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current Shiller PE Ratio is 48.79, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 44.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF343.53, compared to a current price of CHF365.45 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 48.79, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.14 and 184% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 17.18. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L'Oreal (XSWX:OR), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 48.79 as of Aug. 09, 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF365.45 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF343.53. GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OR:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 48.79 (11% above median its 10-year median of 44.14)
  • GF Value™: CHF343.53 vs. price of CHF365.45 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#954 of 1139)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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