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The Est e Lauder Companies Inc., founded in 1946 by Est e and Joseph Lauder, is one of the world s leading manufacturers, marketers and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Since the initial launch of the Est e Lauder brand in the United States, we have significantly expanded our consumer reach to approximately 150 countries and territories.
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The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-5.48% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue declined 8.2% YoY. Margins deteriorated 11.7pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 54% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 3.80% to -4.35%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Based on TTM earnings · Diluted shares
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$14.83B
▼ -8.2% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-$248M
▼ -390.5% YoY
Op. Margin
2.89%
▼ -11.7pp YoY
ROIC
2.56%
▼ -8.1pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
$1.28B
▼ -53.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.80B
▼ -46.1% YoY
Net Debt
$5.67B
Cash & Equiv.
$3.13B
5Y CAGR: +0.0%
5Y CAGR: -16.6%
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