Stock Valuation / EL
Is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Overvalued? Fair Value & 5-Year Target
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. trades at $99.73 (P/E 199.46). Our reference model estimates a fair value of $15.74 at its recent average P/E of 31.47.
| Current price | $99.73 |
|---|---|
| Current EPS | $0.50 |
| Current P/E | 199.46 |
| Average P/E | 31.47 |
| Fair value (at avg P/E) | $15.74 |
| Upside to fair value | -84.2% |
| Illustrative 5-yr target (25× P/E, 15% growth) | $25.14 |
What drives EL's valuation
Changing either assumption moves the target: a higher P/E multiple or faster EPS growth raises fair value, a lower multiple or slower growth lowers it. The interactive dashboard lets you edit both and re-run the model instantly.
About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company provides skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye care, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as foundations, powders, concealers and setting sprays, lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses, mascaras, and eyeshadows and eyeliners, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. It also offers fragrance products in various forms comprising parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, and body spray, as well as lotions, creams, p
Frequently asked questions
What is EL's fair value?
At its recent average P/E of 31.47, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has a reference fair value of about $15.74, which is -84.2% versus the current price of $99.73.
Is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) overvalued or undervalued?
Based on the average-P/E reference model, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. looks overvalued relative to fair value by roughly +84.2%. This is a model output, not investment advice — change the P/E and growth assumptions in the dashboard for your own view.
What is a 5-year price target for EL?
Under an illustrative model of 25× P/E and 15% annual EPS growth, the implied 5-year target is $25.14. Adjust both inputs on the interactive page to match your assumptions.
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Figures are for informational purposes only and are not investment advice. Data as of 2026-10-14.