Stock Analysis on Net

Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. (NYSE:EL)

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Return on Assets (ROA) 
since 2005

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Calculation

Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).

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Net Earnings
The net earnings exhibit notable fluctuations over the analyzed period. Initially, the earnings show moderate variability, with a significant dip observed around mid-2009, coinciding with a decrease to 218 million US dollars. Following this, there is a recovery and upward trend peaking at 1785 million US dollars in mid-2019. However, a sharp decline occurs in mid-2020, dropping to 684 million US dollars, likely reflecting adverse conditions. A remarkable recovery ensues in mid-2021 with earnings surging to 2870 million US dollars, the highest in the series, followed by a moderate decrease in subsequent years, ending at 1006 million US dollars in mid-2023.
Total Assets
Total assets generally display a steady upward trajectory throughout the period. Starting from 3886 million US dollars in mid-2005, assets increase gradually to surpass 13,000 million US dollars by mid-2019. The growth accelerates significantly after 2019, with a marked spike reaching 21,971 million US dollars in mid-2021. Despite a slight decline in mid-2022, assets rise again to reach the highest level of 23,415 million US dollars by mid-2023, indicating ongoing expansion of the asset base.
Return on Assets (ROA)
The ROA values demonstrate considerable variability over time. The ratio starts relatively high at 10.45% in mid-2005 but falls to a low of 4.22% by mid-2009, paralleling the dip in net earnings. Following this low point, ROA recovers robustly, achieving a peak of 15.3% in mid-2014. Afterward, it declines gradually with some volatility, hitting a notable low of 3.85% in mid-2020, which corresponds with reduced net earnings during the same period. Subsequently, ROA improves again to levels above 11% through mid-2021 and 2022, before dropping to 4.3% in mid-2023. This pattern suggests sensitivity of profitability efficiency to varying earnings and asset levels, with occasional steep declines during economically challenging periods.
Overall Insights
The financial data reflect a company experiencing cyclical fluctuations in earnings and profitability efficiency, while steadily growing its asset base over an extended period. Notable downturns in net earnings and ROA around 2009 and 2020 correspond with observed economic headwinds, but are followed by periods of recovery and growth. Asset growth remains consistent and robust, indicating ongoing investment and expansion activities. The volatility in ROA compared to the steady asset accumulation highlights challenges in maintaining consistent profitability relative to asset size during turbulent times.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)

Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).