ELF

NEUTRAL

$66.28 Live

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. · NYSE

Target $96.13 (+45.0%)

$58.05 52W Range $150.99

ELF e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

NEUTRAL

Console Chart News

ELF Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Consumer Defensive • Household & Personal Products

Current Price Live

$66.28

Analyst Target

$96.13

+45.0% Upside

52W High

$150.99

52W Low

$58.05

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

Market cap

$3.91B

P/E

37.45

ROE

-0.3%

Profit margin

-0.2%

Debt/Equity

0.8

Dividend yield

N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

ELF presents a stark contrast between explosive growth and deteriorating financial health, evidenced by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9. While the company maintains impressive revenue growth (37.8%) and a consistent track record of earnings beats, the valuation remains stretched relative to the Graham Number ($13.32) and Intrinsic Value ($52.22). The stock is currently in a severe technical downtrend, losing 46% of its value in the last six months, compounded by bearish insider selling from the CEO. The discrepancy between a strong operating margin (13.8%) and a negative profit margin (-0.23%) suggests significant non-operating pressures that warrant caution.

Key Strengths

Exceptional revenue growth of 37.8% YoY

Strong earnings growth trajectory (116.7% YoY)

High gross margins (60.95%) indicating strong brand pricing power

Consistent history of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters

Strong short-term liquidity with a current ratio of 3.07

Key Risks

Very weak Piotroski F-Score (2/9) indicating poor financial health trends

Significant technical decline (-46% over 6 months)

Negative net profit margin and ROE despite high top-line growth

High valuation multiples (P/B 14.89, P/S 14.58)

Bearish insider sentiment with significant CEO selling

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$54.5

-17.8% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Growth-Driven Speculation

Key drivers: Hyper-growth in revenue and EPS, Severe deterioration in deterministic health scores, Significant price correction from 52-week highs

Confidence

90%

Value

25/100

Ref P/E 37.45, PEG 1.37, Graham Number $13.32

Positives

Forward P/E (18.23) is significantly lower than trailing P/E

Watchpoints

Price is 4x higher than Graham Number
Extremely high Price/Book and Price/Sales ratios

Future

92/100

Ref Revenue Growth 37.8%, Earnings Growth 116.7%

Positives

Triple-digit earnings growth
Strong Q/Q revenue momentum
Positive analyst target price ($96.13)

Watchpoints

Sustainability of hyper-growth in a competitive sector

Past

88/100

Ref 25-quarter earnings track record

Positives

Long-term 5Y change of +118.5%
Consistent earnings surprise record

Watchpoints

Recent 6-month collapse in share price

Health

20/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 2/9

Positives

Healthy current ratio (3.07)

Watchpoints

Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 is critically low
Negative ROE and Profit Margin

Dividend

0/100

Ref Yield N/A

Positives

No standout positives identified.

Watchpoints

No dividend payments
0/100 dividend strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$66.28

Analyst Target

$96.13

Upside/Downside

+45.0%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ELF and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
ELF e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Primary	+118.5%	-28.3%	+9.3%	-46.0%	-4.8%	-0.8%
MZTI The Marzetti Company Peer	-12.7%	-23.5%	-22.1%	-12.8%	-2.8%	-1.7%
CVSA Covista Inc. Peer	+177.1%	+165.2%	+3.0%	-29.6%	-7.2%	-8.7%
AKO-A Embotelladora Andina S.A. Peer	+189.5%	+160.4%	+65.7%	+30.5%	+7.4%	+4.3%
CALM Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Peer	+153.1%	+66.2%	-10.2%	-14.8%	-12.0%	-2.4%

ELF

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.

Primary

+118.5%

-28.3%

+9.3%

-46.0%

-4.8%

-0.8%

MZT

The Marzetti Company

Peer

-12.7%

-23.5%

-22.1%

-12.8%

-2.8%

-1.7%

CVS

Covista Inc.

Peer

+177.1%

+165.2%

+3.0%

-29.6%

-7.2%

-8.7%

AKO

Embotelladora Andina S.A.

Peer

+189.5%

+160.4%

+65.7%

+30.5%

+7.4%

+4.3%

CAL

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Peer

+153.1%

+66.2%

-10.2%

-14.8%

-12.0%

-2.4%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

37.45

18.23

1.37

14.89

14.58

15.03

63.27

$3.91B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -0.23%

Operating Margin 13.8%

Gross Margin 60.95%

ROE -0.29%

ROA 4.1%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +37.8%

Earnings Growth +116.7%

Q/Q Revenue Growth +37.76%

Q/Q Earnings Growth +128.1%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.8

Moderate

Current Ratio

3.07

Strong

Quick Ratio

1.81

Excellent

Cash/Share

$3.95

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$0.5B

Gross Margin

71.0%

Op. Margin

13.8%

Net Margin

8.0%

Total Assets

$2.3B

Liabilities

$1.2B

Equity

$1.2B

Debt/Equity

1.00x

Operating CF

$0.1B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.1B

FCF Yield

89%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-27

$N/A

2026-02-04

$1.24

+71.4% surprise

2025-11-05

$0.68

+19.9% surprise

2025-08-06

$0.89

+6.3% surprise

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Comparing ELF against 157 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector (9 bullish, 57 neutral, 91 bearish)

P/E Ratio

37.45

This Stock

36.75

Sector Avg

+1.9% (Premium)

Return on Equity (ROE)

-0.29%

This Stock

-13.47%

Sector Avg

-97.8% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

-0.23%

This Stock

-8.44%

Sector Avg

-97.3% (Weaker)

Debt to Equity

0.8

This Stock

1.98

Sector Avg

-59.7% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

37.8%

This Stock

120.32%

Sector Avg

-68.6% (Slower)

Current Ratio

3.07

This Stock

2.37

Sector Avg

+29.8% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
ELF e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$3.91B	37.45	-0.3%	-0.2%	$66.28
MZTI The Marzetti Company	NEUTRAL	$3.91B	21.79	17.9%	9.3%	$142.31	Compare
CVSA Covista Inc.	NEUTRAL	$3.71B	15.85	18.0%	13.4%	$107.63	Compare
AKO-A Embotelladora Andina S.A.	BEARISH	$4.16B	13.1	24.7%	7.9%	$24.5	Compare
CALM Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.	BULLISH	$3.66B	5.38	27.3%	20.1%	$77.24	Compare

ELF e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$3.9B

P/E

37.4

ROE

-0.3%

Price

$66.28

MZTI The Marzetti Company

Compare with ELF

Compare with ELF

AKO-A Embotelladora...

Compare with ELF

CALM Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Compare with ELF

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-04-01	AMIN TARANG P	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	52,880	$3,312,185
2026-04-01	AMIN TARANG P	Chief Executive Officer	Option Exercise	71,000	$1,905,640
2026-02-20	FARRELL MATTHEW T	Director	Purchase	5,000	$464,814
2026-02-12	FARRELL MATTHEW T	Director	Stock Award	980	-
2025-12-04	MILSTEN SCOTT KENNETH	General Counsel	Sale	906	$72,326
2025-12-04	AMIN TARANG P	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	1,522	$121,501
2025-11-24	LEVITAN LAUREN COOKS	Director	Sale	3,760	$269,531
2025-11-24	LEVITAN LAUREN COOKS	Director	Option Exercise	2,600	$21,398
2025-11-24	AMIN TARANG P	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	60,978	-
2025-11-12	AMIN TARANG P	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	75,140	-

AMIN TARANG P

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2026-04-01

52,880 shares · $3,312,185

AMIN TARANG P

Chief Executive Officer

Option Exercise

2026-04-01

71,000 shares · $1,905,640

FARRELL MATTHEW T

Director

Buy

2026-02-20

5,000 shares · $464,814

FARRELL MATTHEW T

Director

Stock Award

2026-02-12

980 shares

MILSTEN SCOTT KENNETH

General Counsel

Sell

2025-12-04

906 shares · $72,326

AMIN TARANG P

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2025-12-04

1,522 shares · $121,501

LEVITAN LAUREN COOKS

Director

Sell

2025-11-24

3,760 shares · $269,531

LEVITAN LAUREN COOKS

Director

Option Exercise

2025-11-24

2,600 shares · $21,398

AMIN TARANG P

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-11-24

60,978 shares

AMIN TARANG P

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-11-12

75,140 shares

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K

2026-02-13

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an 8-K likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

10-Q

2026-02-05

e.l.f. Beauty filed its quarterly 10-Q report on February 5, 2026. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a dedicated section on risk factors under Item 1A.

8-K

2026-02-04

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 4, 2026, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

10-Q

2025-11-10

ELF submitted its 10-Q quarterly filing on November 10, 2025. The document includes a dedicated section for risk factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and risk details were not provided in the available excerpt.

8-K

2025-11-05

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 5, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

8-K/A

2025-10-17

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an amendment to a previously submitted Current Report (Form 8-K).

8-K

2025-08-26

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 26, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q

2025-08-07

e.l.f. Beauty filed its quarterly 10-Q report on August 7, 2025. The filing includes a section on risk factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk descriptions were not provided in the available excerpt.

8-K

2025-08-06

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 6, 2025, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

DEF 14A

2025-07-09

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement on July 9, 2025, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at the upcoming annual meeting.

10-K

2025-05-29

8-K

2025-05-28

8-K

2025-04-03

8-K

2025-03-03

10-Q

2025-02-07

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

BUY

15 analysts

JP Morgan

2026-04-17

Maintains

Overweight Overweight

Citigroup

2026-04-15

Maintains

Buy Buy

B of A Securities

2026-04-10

Maintains

Buy Buy

UBS

2026-04-07

Maintains

Neutral Neutral

Evercore ISI Group

2026-04-02

init

In-Line

Deutsche Bank

2026-03-30

Maintains

Hold Hold

TD Cowen

2026-02-09

Maintains

Buy Buy

Citigroup

2026-02-05

Maintains

Buy Buy

JP Morgan

2026-02-05

Maintains

Overweight Overweight

UBS

2026-02-05

Maintains

Neutral Neutral

Past News Coverage

Recent headlines mentioning ELF from our newsroom.

Newest → oldest

Back to All Stocks

TradingGPT V2 Copilot

Fundamentals • Valuation • Risk

Hi! I'm your fundamentals copilot.

Ask me to:
• Summarize the business quality
• Review valuation and multiples
• Highlight risks and red flags
• Explain growth and margin trends

ELF

ELF e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

Wait — Don't Miss Out!