Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2016
Calculation
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 80.96 | = | 184.77 | ÷ | 2.28 | 2.28 | = | 127,663 | ÷ | 55,939,080 | |
| May 25, 2023 | 91.18 | = | 104.15 | ÷ | 1.14 | 1.14 | = | 61,530 | ÷ | 53,867,072 | |
| May 26, 2022 | 59.14 | = | 24.63 | ÷ | 0.42 | 0.42 | = | 21,770 | ÷ | 52,272,764 | |
| May 27, 2021 | 236.37 | = | 28.52 | ÷ | 0.12 | 0.12 | = | 6,232 | ÷ | 51,649,915 | |
| May 28, 2020 | 46.33 | = | 16.57 | ÷ | 0.36 | 0.36 | = | 17,884 | ÷ | 50,009,051 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 25.00 | = | 7.95 | ÷ | 0.32 | 0.32 | = | 15,525 | ÷ | 48,820,126 | |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 25.74 | = | 18.43 | ÷ | 0.72 | 0.72 | = | 33,475 | ÷ | 46,757,524 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 225.49 | = | 26.24 | ÷ | 0.12 | 0.12 | = | 5,313 | ÷ | 45,655,937 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibits notable volatility over the observed period. Initially, it declined sharply from $26.24 in March 2017 to $7.95 in February 2019. Subsequently, the price showed recovery and a strong upward trend, reaching $28.52 in May 2021. After a slight dip to $24.63 in May 2022, the price surged significantly, attaining $104.15 in May 2023 and $184.77 by May 2024, indicating a substantial appreciation in market valuation.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS fluctuated throughout the timeline. Starting at $0.12 in March 2017, it increased to $0.72 by March 2018, then declined to $0.32 in February 2019. For the period ending in May 2020, EPS rose modestly to $0.36, but fell again to $0.12 by May 2021. Thereafter, a recovery trend is observed, with EPS increasing to $0.42 in May 2022, $1.14 in May 2023, and doubling to $2.28 in May 2024, signaling enhanced profitability in recent years.
- Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)
- The P/E ratio has been highly variable, reflecting shifts in share price relative to earnings. Beginning at an exceptionally high 225.49 in March 2017, it decreased sharply to the mid-20s in early 2018 and 2019. The measure peaked again at 236.37 in May 2021, coinciding with a low EPS, before dropping to 59.14 in May 2022. Subsequent periods show elevated P/E levels of 91.18 in May 2023 and 80.96 in May 2024 despite rising EPS, indicating continued investor optimism and high valuation multiples.
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Comparison to Competitors
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 80.96 | 27.11 |
| May 25, 2023 | 91.18 | 25.47 |
| May 26, 2022 | 59.14 | 23.91 |
| May 27, 2021 | 236.37 | 24.46 |
| May 28, 2020 | 46.33 | 25.85 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 25.00 | 21.68 |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 25.74 | 15.46 |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 225.49 | 22.38 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 80.96 | 29.43 |
| May 25, 2023 | 91.18 | 26.62 |
| May 26, 2022 | 59.14 | 25.35 |
| May 27, 2021 | 236.37 | 26.07 |
| May 28, 2020 | 46.33 | 24.12 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 25.00 | 20.62 |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 25.74 | 22.78 |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 225.49 | 21.50 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31).