EL EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
EL's ev/ebitda is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
EL EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of EL’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 14.9 to 232.3, averaging 35.8.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20.5 | 32.5 | 52.3 | 51.3 |
| 2025 | 29.1 | 116.8 | 232.3 | 29.1 |
| 2024 | 17.3 | 23.8 | 58.7 | 58.7 |
| 2023 | 23.4 | 30.9 | 40.2 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | 17.7 | 22.8 | 29.2 | 25.7 |
| 2021 | 26.0 | 38.8 | 55.8 | 29.0 |
| 2020 | 17.8 | 36.5 | 57.4 | 50.4 |
| 2019 | 17.0 | 22.2 | 25.7 | 25.0 |
| 2018 | 17.6 | 20.9 | 23.7 | 17.7 |
| 2017 | 15.7 | 18.3 | 21.7 | 21.3 |
| 2016 | 14.9 | 16.2 | 17.3 | 15.1 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is EL EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 51.3, which is historically pricey relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for EL is approximately 24.9. See all EL valuation metrics →
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