e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has a profit margin of 6.23%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%.
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e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) currently reports a profit margin of 6.23% as of March 2026. That compares with 8.94% in the prior-year period — down 30.3% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. Use the charts on this page to explore e.l.f. Beauty's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
e.l.f. Beauty's profit margin decreased from 8.94% to 6.23% — a 30.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
e.l.f. Beauty's profit margin of 6.23% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. That is roughly 33.9% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but e.l.f. Beauty's current 6.23% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.43%) and against ELF's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 6.23%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.43%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for e.l.f. Beauty, and consider following ELF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.