What Is EL Fair Value?
Estée Lauder Companies (The) (EL) fair value estimate using multiple valuation models, updated daily.
As of October 14, 2026, Estée Lauder Companies (The) (EL) has a composite fair value estimate of $258.64 based on four valuation models: DCF (41% weight), Graham Number (29% weight), PEG (29% weight), and DDM (0% weight). The current market price is $101.59, suggesting the stock is undervalued by 154.6%.
Data as of October 14, 2026 (today)
Composite Fair Value
Undervalued3 of 4 models$258.64
vs. current price of $101.59(+154.6%)
How Is EL Fair Value Calculated?
Four independent models estimate what EL is worth. Each uses different inputs and assumptions. The composite blends them by weight.
EL Intrinsic Value
Forward-looking models based on future cash flows
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
41% weightEstimates how much cash the company will generate over the next 10 years, then calculates what all that future cash is worth in today's dollars. Includes a 15% safety cushion. Try the standalone DCF calculator →
$465.83
+358.5%Undervalued
Inputs used
DDM (Dividend Discount Model)
0% weightIf a company pays you dividends, this model asks: how much are all those future dividend payments worth today? Only works for stocks that pay dividends. Try the intrinsic value calculator →
N/A
This stock does not pay a dividend, so the DDM cannot be applied. The composite adjusts by redistributing this weight to the other models.
EL Fair Value
Current fundamentals: earnings, assets, and growth rate
Graham Number (Value Investing)
29% weightCreated by legendary investor Benjamin Graham. It looks at two things: how much the company earns (EPS) and what its assets are worth (Book Value), then calculates the maximum price a careful investor should pay. Try the fair value calculator →
$28.05
-72.4%Overvalued
Inputs used
PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth)
29% weightChecks if you're paying a fair price for the company's growth. A fast-growing company deserves a higher price than a slow one. This model finds the right price based on how fast earnings are growing.
$84.07
-17.3%Overvalued
Inputs used
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Your DCF Fair Value
Current price $101.59 is 358.5% below this estimate
View 10-year cash flow projections
| Year | Projected FCF (Free Cash Flow) | Present Value |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2.27B | $2.07B |
| Year 2 | $2.83B | $2.36B |
| Year 3 | $3.54B | $2.70B |
| Year 4 | $4.42B | $3.08B |
| Year 5 | $5.53B | $3.52B |
| Year 6 | $6.91B | $4.02B |
| Year 7 | $8.64B | $4.60B |
| Year 8 | $10.80B | $5.25B |
| Year 9 | $13.50B | $5.99B |
| Year 10 | $16.88B | $6.85B |
| Terminal Value | $249.23B | $101.11B |
What Are EL's Key Financial Metrics?
Earnings & Growth
Current Price
$101.59
EPS (TTM)
$0.50
Forward P/E
25.9
Profit Margin
1.2%
Cash & Balance Sheet
Free Cash Flow
1.8B
EBITDA
2.5B
Book Value
$10.52
Total Debt
9.2B
What Do Analysts Say About EL?
Low
$70.00
Average
$107.34
High
$127.00
Upside
+5.7%
EL Fair Value FAQ
What is the fair value of EL?
Based on our composite model (DCF 35%, Graham 25%, PEG 25%, DDM 15%), EL's estimated fair value is $258.64. The stock is currently trading at $101.59, which makes it undervalued by our analysis.
How is EL's fair value calculated?
We use four valuation methods: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Graham Number, PEG-based Fair Value, and Dividend Discount Model (for dividend-paying stocks). The composite score weights DCF at 35%, Graham and PEG at 25% each, and DDM at 15%. When a model can't be applied, its weight is redistributed proportionally.
Is EL overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our analysis, EL is undervalued. The current price of $101.59 is 154.6% below our estimated fair value of $258.64.
What do Wall Street analysts say about EL?
28 analysts cover Estée Lauder Companies (The) with a consensus rating of "Buy." The average price target is $107.34, ranging from $70.00 to $127.00. This implies 5.7% upside from the current price.