Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

631.28
USD
+25.57
(+4.22%)
27.43EPS
18.44P/E
21.74BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. carries a market capitalization of 21.74B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 24.05B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap21.74B
Enterprise Value24.05B

Important Dates

Ulta Beauty Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 3, 2026.

Earnings Date12/3/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. has 42.81M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding42.81M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.44. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.72, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 8.22.

PE Ratio18.44
PS Ratio1.72
PB Ratio8.22
P/TBV Ratio9.79
P/FCF Ratio14.29
P/OCF Ratio14.23

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.43 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.86 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.90 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Ulta Beauty Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.28, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 24.05B versus a market cap of 21.74B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.86
EV / EBITDA12.43
EV / EBIT14.90
EV / FCF15.28

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.35, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 95.47, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 247.80 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.35
Quick Ratio0.20
Debt / Equity95.47
Debt / EBITDA1.30
Interest Coverage247.80

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 46.12, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 24.33 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 17.80, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 24.18, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 204,830.31 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 63,250.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.27 indicates how many times Ulta Beauty Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)46.12
Return on Assets (ROA)17.80
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)24.33
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)24.18
Revenue Per Employee204,830.31
Employee Count63,250.00
Inventory Turnover3.27

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. recorded 388.17M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.19, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.60B, leaving 1.21B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax388.17M
Effective Tax Rate24.19

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 23.22% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 551.02, while the 200-day moving average is 555.54.

52-Week Price Change23.22%
50-Day Moving Average551.02
200-Day Moving Average555.54

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. generated 12.96B in revenue and converted that into 1.21B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 27.43. EBITDA reached 1.93B, while operating income came in at 1.63B.

Revenue12.96B
Gross Profit5.09B
Operating Income1.63B
Pretax Income1.60B
Net Income1.21B
EBITDA1.93B
EBIT1.61B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)27.43

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. holds 213.45M in cash and equivalents against 2.52B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 181.13M. Total book value stands at 2.64B, with working capital of 787.24M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents213.45M
Total Debt2.52B
Net Debt181.13M
Equity (Book Value)2.64B
Book Value Per Share61.76
Working Capital787.24M

Cash Flow

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Ulta Beauty Inc. produced 1.57B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow1.57B
Free Cash Flow1.57B
FCF Per Share35.68

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. posted a gross margin of 39.32, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 12.60 and net profit margin of 9.34 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin39.32
Operating Margin12.60
Pretax Margin12.38
Profit Margin9.34
EBITDA Margin14.93

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.00, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.27, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Ulta Beauty Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield5.27
FCF Yield7.00

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Ulta Beauty Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 6.30, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.30