Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 9.0% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($3.63 Billion) from net assets ($3.99 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See EL working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Estee Lauder Companies Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Estee Lauder Companies Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 9.0%, reflecting net assets of $3.99 Billion with intangible assets of $3.63 Billion USD. See EL cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Estee Lauder Companies Inc (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Estee Lauder Companies Inc from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see EL company net worth.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.7% | $3.87 Billion | $3.76 Billion | $19.89 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2024 | 2.5% | $5.31 Billion | $5.18 Billion | $21.68 Billion | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2023 | 12.7% | $6.42 Billion | $5.60 Billion | $23.41 Billion | ▼ -34.0 pp |
| 2022 | 46.7% | $6.43 Billion | $3.43 Billion | $20.91 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2021 | 41.1% | $6.95 Billion | $4.09 Billion | $21.97 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 41.0% | $3.96 Billion | $2.34 Billion | $17.78 Billion | ▼ -31.7 pp |
| 2019 | 72.7% | $4.41 Billion | $1.20 Billion | $13.16 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2018 | 72.9% | $4.71 Billion | $1.28 Billion | $12.57 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2017 | 69.9% | $4.40 Billion | $1.33 Billion | $11.57 Billion | ▼ -20.5 pp |
| 2016 | 90.4% | $3.59 Billion | $344.50 Million | $9.22 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2015 | 91.1% | $3.65 Billion | $326.60 Million | $8.24 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2014 | 95.9% | $3.87 Billion | $157.30 Million | $7.87 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2013 | 94.9% | $3.30 Billion | $169.60 Million | $7.15 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2012 | 93.1% | $2.75 Billion | $190.10 Million | $6.59 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2011 | 91.4% | $2.65 Billion | $227.50 Million | $6.27 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2010 | 94.4% | $1.97 Billion | $109.50 Million | $5.34 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2009 | 91.0% | $1.66 Billion | $150.10 Million | $5.18 Billion | ▲ +44.6 pp |
| 2008 | 46.4% | $1.68 Billion | $900.80 Million | $5.01 Billion | ▼ -44.3 pp |
| 2007 | 90.7% | $1.22 Billion | $113.40 Million | $4.13 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2006 | 95.3% | $1.65 Billion | $77.00 Million | $3.78 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2005 | 95.8% | $1.71 Billion | $71.80 Million | $3.89 Billion | ▲ +38.3 pp |
| 2004 | 57.4% | $1.75 Billion | $744.20 Million | $3.71 Billion | ▲ +10.4 pp |
| 2003 | 47.0% | $1.44 Billion | $760.70 Million | $3.35 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2002 | 52.5% | $1.46 Billion | $694.00 Million | $3.42 Billion | ▼ -45.9 pp |
| 2001 | 98.4% | $1.35 Billion | $21.00 Million | $3.22 Billion | ▲ +47.1 pp |
| 2000 | 51.4% | $1.52 Billion | $739.20 Million | $3.04 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1999 | 52.6% | $1.28 Billion | $608.50 Million | $2.75 Billion | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 1998 | 46.7% | $1.06 Billion | $563.30 Million | $2.51 Billion | ▼ -35.6 pp |
| 1997 | 82.2% | $907.70 Million | $161.30 Million | $1.87 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 1996 | 80.6% | $754.20 Million | $146.60 Million | $1.82 Billion | ▼ -13.4 pp |
| 1995 | 94.0% | $695.10 Million | $42.00 Million | $1.72 Billion | — |