Stock Analysis on Net

Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. (NYSE:EL)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since August 18, 2023.

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

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Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price Trends
The share price of Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. showed an overall upward trajectory from 2005 to 2021, increasing from $20.27 to a peak of $340.82 in 2021. The growth was gradual in the initial years, followed by more pronounced increases starting around 2010. After reaching the peak, the share price declined significantly in subsequent years, dropping to $156.69 by 2023.
Sales per Share Trends
Sales per share demonstrated a positive growth trend over the period with some fluctuations. From $14.34 in 2005, the sales per share increased more steadily after 2007, peaking around 2019 at $41.2. A mild decline was observed in 2020, but sales recovered to $49.7 by 2022 before falling to $44.48 in 2023.
Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
The P/S ratio experienced considerable variation over the years. Initially relatively low and stable between 1.14 and 1.45 from 2005 to 2010, it escalated sharply afterward, reaching its highest level of 7.59 in 2021. This suggests an increased market valuation relative to sales during this period. Subsequent years exhibited a reduction in the P/S ratio, declining to 3.52 by 2023, reflecting a correction in market valuation or changes in sales performance.
Insights on Market Valuation Relative to Sales Performance
The sustained increase in sales per share indicates consistent revenue growth or improved operational efficiency. However, the share price outpaced sales growth, particularly from 2010 to 2021, leading to an elevated P/S ratio and implying heightened market optimism or investor speculation during that time. The substantial decrease in share price and P/S ratio from 2021 onwards points to a market reassessment of the company's value amid possibly changing economic conditions or company-specific factors. Despite the decline, sales per share remained relatively robust, which may indicate underlying business resilience.

Comparison to Competitors


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)