Top line decelerating.
+24.6% YoY versus +28.3% prior. 3y CAGR +41.4%.
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $3.8B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
The Question
Concerns — e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s 4.8% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.'s 4.8% ROE and 1.12 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: ELF splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a B sector grade (63/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
+24.6% YoY versus +28.3% prior. 3y CAGR +41.4%.
+24.6%Net margin 3.3% versus 8.5% prior (−5.2pp). Operating 8.0%.
3.3%P/E 107.7x — 59% above the 5y median of 67.6x. Forward 20.7x hints at EPS expansion next year.
107.7x2 of 2 legendary models say BUY ELF.
What would legendary investors pay for ELF?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
ELF trades at 114.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
ELF and LOPE differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full ELF vs LOPE compare matrix.
Buffett and Lynch evaluate ELF against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
ELF's P/E ratio is 114.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
ELF's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
How does ELF compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingELF sits at #4 in Consumer Staples with a B grade (63/100).