e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 and a current ratio of 2.76, indicating a relatively strong liquidity position, although its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, suggesting potential liquidity risk. The company's return on equity is 6.51%, and its return on assets is 3.26%, which are metrics that reflect its profitability and efficiency in using assets to generate returns. The company's operating income of $123.97 million and net income of $75.68 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, suggest a profitable operation, but the exact comparison to industry_config preferred metrics and cohort medians is not provided in the input data. The company's revenue of $1.19 billion for the same period indicates a significant scale of operations, but the growth trajectory and segment performance need to be analyzed against historical data and industry benchmarks. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. operates through multiple brands and sells its products in the United States and internationally, with a presence in various channels including direct e-commerce. The revenue concentration and geographic exposure are not explicitly detailed in the input data, but the company's international sales suggest a diversified geographic footprint. The outlook for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year is not provided in the input data, but the company's recent financial performance, including a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $48.13 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, suggests a positive growth trajectory. The company's capital expenditure of $20.56 million and free cash flow of $89.49 million indicate a balance between investment and cash generation. The risk assessment for e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. includes medium liquidity and dilution risks, with key flags indicating potential dilution or offering risk. The company's dilution potential is noted, and the risk assessment does not provide a detailed analysis of dilution sources or probabilities. Recent events, including the company's cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities, show a net increase in cash and cash equivalents, with significant financing activities involving proceeds from long-term debt and repurchase of common stock. The company's cash flows from operating activities were $110.05 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, indicating strong operational cash generation.
Business. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a multi-brand beauty company that offers inclusive, accessible, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare products, operating across eye, lip, and face makeup, beauty tools and accessories, and skincare products, and selling through food, drug, and mass channels, department stores, and direct and specialty channels.
Classification. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is classified under the industry Personal Products within the Personal & Household Products & Services business sector and the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.76, but its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating potential liquidity risk.
- The company's return on equity of 6.51% and return on assets of 3.26% reflect its profitability and asset efficiency.
- The company's operating income and net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, suggest a profitable operation, but the exact comparison to industry benchmarks is not provided.
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- "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's margin outlook is positive, driven by strong operational cash generation and a net increase in cash and cash equivalents.",
- "rd_outlook_rationale": "The company's research and development outlook is not explicitly detailed in the input data.",
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.