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ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

ELF Beauty Inc stock (ELF) is currently trading at $69.65. ELF Beauty Inc PE ratio is 38.17. ELF Beauty Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.65. Analyst consensus price target for ELF is $112.79. WallStSmart rates ELF as Hold.

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ELF

ELF Beauty Inc

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$69.65
$2.09 (3.09%)
52W$49.40
$150.99
Target$112.79+61.9%

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ELF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · ELF Beauty Inc (ELF)

Margin of Safety
+7.3%
Fair Value
ELF Fair Value
$82.84
Graham Formula
Current Price
$69.65
$13.19 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $82.84
Overvalued
Price $69.65
Graham IV $82.84
Analyst $112.79

ELF is trading near its Graham intrinsic value of $82.84, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, eps growth, institutional own.. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
37.80%10/10

Revenue surging 37.80% year-over-year

EPS GrowthGrowth
116.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 116.70% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
102.67%10/10

102.67% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$4.03B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

ELF Target Price
$112.79
35% Upside

ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.5/10
PEG RatioValuation
2.034/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Operating MarginProfitability
13.80%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Price/BookValuation
3.694/10

Premium pricing at 3.7x book value

Profit MarginProfitability
6.84%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
10.80%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/SalesValuation
2.656/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.65x sales

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
38.17
Expensive
Trailing P/E
38.17
Expensive

ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 37.80%, EPS Growth at 116.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.03), Price/Sales (2.65), Price/Book (3.69) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.80%, Operating Margin at 13.80%, Profit Margin at 6.84%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 37.80% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ELF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ELF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.65x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.93x (7th percentile). The current valuation is 87% below its historical high of 20x set in Mar 2024, and 43% above its historical low of 1.86x in Jan 2019. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEHOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS

The Big Picture

ELF Beauty Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.5B with 38% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 38% YoY, reaching 1.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS peers.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 53M in free cash flow and 59M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can ELF Beauty Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can ELF Beauty Inc maintain 38%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.68, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ELF Beauty Inc.

Bottom Line

ELF Beauty Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 38% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 6.8% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About ELF Beauty Inc(ELF)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS

Country

USA

elf Beauty, Inc., offers skin care and cosmetic products under the elf, W3LL PEOPLE and Keys Soulcare brand names worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California.