Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · as of 31/03/2026
ELF · NYSE · Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
Fundamental quality
69
out of 100
E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. earns a fundamental-quality score of 69 out of 100, profiling it as a company of reasonable quality. Its score rests mainly on its growth (revenue +38.8%/yr). Its weakest area is its profitability (net margin 1.6%). Whether it's cheap or expensive depends on the current price, which you can compute in the tool.
e.l.f. Beauty sells quality cosmetics at low prices, with social-native marketing (TikTok) that connects with young consumers. It has gained market share from legacy brands quarter after quarter for years.
EPS growth: 29.7% · Revenue growth: 38.8%
Net margin: 1.6% · ROE: 2.3%
Net debt/EBITDA: 3.61x · FCF: 11.6%
Source: SEC EDGAR · as of 31/03/2026
The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its growth weighs in its favor, while its profitability drags it down the most.
Key concepts
What do these metrics mean? Fundamental analysis · What is the P/E · What is EPS · What is ROE · Net & gross margin · Free cash flow
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 318 | 6 | 23 | -58 |
| 2022 | 392 | 22 | 15 | -43 |
| 2023 | 579 | 62 | 100 | -121 |
| 2024 | 1,024 | 128 | 62 | -108 |
| 2025 | 1,314 | 112 | 115 | -149 |
| 2026 | 1,636 | 26 | 190 | 552 |
Between 2021 and 2026, revenue went from $318M to $1,636M (+414%) and net income went from $6M to $26M (+322%).
Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.
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Is E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. cheap or expensive?
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In terms of business quality, E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. scores 69 out of 100 in our analysis, placing it as a company of reasonable quality. That said, this isn't a recommendation: whether it's a good investment also depends on its current price and your goals.
Is E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. a profitable company?
E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is profitable, with a net margin of 1.6%, though a thin one.
Does E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. have a lot of debt?
Yes, its leverage is high: net debt is 3.61 times its EBITDA, and it has been rising.
Is E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. growing?
Its revenue has grown 38.8% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 29.7%, and without interruption since 2021.
Does E.l.f. Beauty, Inc. generate cash?
Yes. It converts about 11.6% of its revenue into free cash flow, and has done so positively year after year.
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