Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) has net assets worth $4.03 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($19.63 Billion) and total liabilities ($15.60 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check EL asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.03 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 20.53% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.89% |
| 5-Year Change | -44.37% |
| 10-Year Change | 7.74% |
| Growth Volatility | 20.28 |
Estee Lauder Companies Inc - Net Assets Trend (1995–2025)
This chart illustrates how Estee Lauder Companies Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Estee Lauder Companies Inc assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Estee Lauder Companies Inc (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Estee Lauder Companies Inc from 1995 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see EL stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | $3.87 Billion | -27.27% |
| 2024-06-30 | $5.31 Billion | -17.19% |
| 2023-06-30 | $6.42 Billion | -0.23% |
| 2022-06-30 | $6.43 Billion | -7.43% |
| 2021-06-30 | $6.95 Billion | +75.37% |
| 2020-06-30 | $3.96 Billion | -10.18% |
| 2019-06-30 | $4.41 Billion | -6.35% |
| 2018-06-30 | $4.71 Billion | +7.00% |
| 2017-06-30 | $4.40 Billion | +22.71% |
| 2016-06-30 | $3.59 Billion | -1.83% |
| 2015-06-30 | $3.65 Billion | -5.56% |
| 2014-06-30 | $3.87 Billion | +17.19% |
| 2013-06-30 | $3.30 Billion | +20.18% |
| 2012-06-30 | $2.75 Billion | +3.80% |
| 2011-06-30 | $2.65 Billion | +34.68% |
| 2010-06-30 | $1.97 Billion | +18.11% |
| 2009-06-30 | $1.66 Billion | -0.94% |
| 2008-06-30 | $1.68 Billion | +37.65% |
| 2007-06-30 | $1.22 Billion | -25.94% |
| 2006-06-30 | $1.65 Billion | -3.56% |
| 2005-06-30 | $1.71 Billion | -2.31% |
| 2004-06-30 | $1.75 Billion | +21.81% |
| 2003-06-30 | $1.44 Billion | -1.78% |
| 2002-06-30 | $1.46 Billion | +8.12% |
| 2001-06-30 | $1.35 Billion | -11.06% |
| 2000-06-30 | $1.52 Billion | +18.36% |
| 1999-06-30 | $1.28 Billion | +21.59% |
| 1998-06-30 | $1.06 Billion | +16.38% |
| 1997-06-30 | $907.70 Million | +20.35% |
| 1996-06-30 | $754.20 Million | +8.50% |
| 1995-06-30 | $695.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Estee Lauder Companies Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 4719.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $11.67 Billion | 301.99% |
| Common Stock | $6.00 Million | 0.16% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.13 Billion | -29.16% |
| Total Equity | $3.87 Billion | 100.00% |
Estee Lauder Companies Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Estee Lauder Companies Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Brown & Brown Inc
NYSE:BRO
|
$19.62 Billion |
|
Packaging Corp of America
NYSE:PKG
|
$19.62 Billion |
|
Aspeed Technology
TWO:5274
|
$19.62 Billion |
|
New China Life Insurance Co Ltd
SHG:601336
|
$19.65 Billion |
|
Helvetia Holding AG
SW:HELN
|
$19.58 Billion |
|
IHH Healthcare Bhd
KLSE:5225
|
$19.57 Billion |
|
Royal Gold Inc
NASDAQ:RGLD
|
$19.56 Billion |
|
Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited
F:1HH
|
$19.56 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Estee Lauder Companies Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,314,000,000 to 3,865,000,000, a change of -1,449,000,000 (-27.3%).
- Net loss of 1,133,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 618,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 35,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 13,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 324,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-1.13 Billion | -29.31% |
| Dividends Paid | $618.00 Million | -15.99% |
| Share Repurchases | $35.00 Million | -0.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $13.00 Million | +0.34% |
| Other Changes | $324.00 Million | +8.38% |
| Total Change | $- | -27.27% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Estee Lauder Companies Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 7.39x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 48.63x to 7.39x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-30 | $1.63 | $79.30 | x |
| 1996-06-30 | $2.16 | $79.30 | x |
| 1997-06-30 | $1.90 | $79.30 | x |
| 1998-06-30 | $2.21 | $79.30 | x |
| 1999-06-30 | $2.65 | $79.30 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | $3.13 | $79.30 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | $2.79 | $79.30 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | $3.03 | $79.30 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | $3.03 | $79.30 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | $3.74 | $79.30 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | $3.70 | $79.30 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | $3.73 | $79.30 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | $2.88 | $79.30 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | $4.19 | $79.30 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | $4.13 | $79.30 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | $4.85 | $79.30 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | $6.53 | $79.30 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | $6.88 | $79.30 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | $8.32 | $79.30 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | $9.81 | $79.30 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | $9.45 | $79.30 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | $9.48 | $79.30 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | $11.75 | $79.30 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | $12.48 | $79.30 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | $11.84 | $79.30 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | $10.72 | $79.30 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | $16.45 | $79.30 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | $15.32 | $79.30 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | $15.48 | $79.30 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | $14.73 | $79.30 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | $10.73 | $79.30 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Estee Lauder Companies Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -29.31%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -7.93%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.15x
- Recent ROE (-29.31%) is below the historical average (23.34%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 17.44% | 4.18% | 1.68x | 2.48x | $51.69 Million |
| 1996 | 21.27% | 5.02% | 1.75x | 2.42x | $84.98 Million |
| 1997 | 21.77% | 5.84% | 1.81x | 2.06x | $106.83 Million |
| 1998 | 22.42% | 6.55% | 1.44x | 2.38x | $131.16 Million |
| 1999 | 21.25% | 6.89% | 1.44x | 2.14x | $144.45 Million |
| 2000 | 20.66% | 7.19% | 1.43x | 2.00x | $162.07 Million |
| 2001 | 22.57% | 6.62% | 1.43x | 2.38x | $169.99 Million |
| 2002 | 13.13% | 4.05% | 1.39x | 2.34x | $45.71 Million |
| 2003 | 22.46% | 6.25% | 1.53x | 2.35x | $177.44 Million |
| 2004 | 19.73% | 5.91% | 1.56x | 2.14x | $168.75 Million |
| 2005 | 23.99% | 6.41% | 1.63x | 2.30x | $236.82 Million |
| 2006 | 15.05% | 3.78% | 1.71x | 2.33x | $81.97 Million |
| 2007 | 37.46% | 6.38% | 1.71x | 3.44x | $329.30 Million |
| 2008 | 28.66% | 5.99% | 1.58x | 3.03x | $308.48 Million |
| 2009 | 13.32% | 2.98% | 1.41x | 3.16x | $54.40 Million |
| 2010 | 24.55% | 6.14% | 1.46x | 2.74x | $283.46 Million |
| 2011 | 26.65% | 7.95% | 1.40x | 2.39x | $437.86 Million |
| 2012 | 31.35% | 8.82% | 1.47x | 2.41x | $583.58 Million |
| 2013 | 31.03% | 10.02% | 1.42x | 2.17x | $691.11 Million |
| 2014 | 31.24% | 10.98% | 1.39x | 2.04x | $818.61 Million |
| 2015 | 29.89% | 10.10% | 1.31x | 2.26x | $724.58 Million |
| 2016 | 31.20% | 9.90% | 1.22x | 2.58x | $757.40 Million |
| 2017 | 28.49% | 10.56% | 1.02x | 2.64x | $810.60 Million |
| 2018 | 23.63% | 8.10% | 1.09x | 2.68x | $639.20 Million |
| 2019 | 40.70% | 12.01% | 1.13x | 3.00x | $1.35 Billion |
| 2020 | 17.38% | 4.79% | 0.80x | 4.52x | $290.50 Million |
| 2021 | 47.38% | 17.70% | 0.74x | 3.63x | $2.26 Billion |
| 2022 | 42.75% | 13.47% | 0.85x | 3.74x | $1.83 Billion |
| 2023 | 18.01% | 6.32% | 0.68x | 4.19x | $447.50 Million |
| 2024 | 7.34% | 2.50% | 0.72x | 4.08x | $-141.40 Million |
| 2025 | -29.31% | -7.93% | 0.72x | 5.15x | $-1.52 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Estee Lauder Companies Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $1,379,886,228
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -525.25%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) | $4.03 Billion | 17.44% | 3.87x | $19.60 Billion |
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $6.50 Million | -49.23% | 3.20x | $159.26 Million |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $163.14K | -5449.60% | 11.70x | $10.10K |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $150.28K | 127.30% | 15.76x | $12.69 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $2.04 Billion | 15.17% | 0.53x | $22.73 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $243.00 Million | 832.92% | 51.16x | $70.34 Billion |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $297.00 Million | 218.18% | 14.21x | $10.53 Billion |
| Coty Inc (COTY) | $9.87 Billion | -4.28% | 1.28x | $1.95 Billion |
| Carmell Therapeutics Corporation (CTCX) | $-37.79 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.61 Million |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DSY) | $453.17K | -417.72% | 4.36x | $19.52 Million |
About Estee Lauder Companies Inc
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers 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 spray… Read more