(ULTA) Ulta Beauty - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US90384S3031

Cosmetics, Fragrance, Haircare, Skincare, Bath, Body Products

ULTA EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of ULTA over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-07-31": 0.14, "2020-10-31": 1.32, "2021-01-31": 3.03, "2021-04-30": 4.1, "2021-07-31": 4.56, "2021-10-31": 3.94, "2022-01-31": 5.41, "2022-04-30": 6.3, "2022-07-31": 5.7, "2022-10-31": 5.34, "2023-01-31": 6.68, "2023-04-30": 6.88, "2023-07-31": 6.02, "2023-10-31": 5.07, "2024-01-31": 8.08, "2024-04-30": 6.47, "2024-07-31": 5.3, "2024-10-31": 5.14, "2025-01-31": 8.46, "2025-04-30": 6.7, "2025-07-31": 5.78,

ULTA Revenue

Revenue of ULTA over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-07-31: 1228.009, 2020-10-31: 1552.033, 2021-01-31: 2198.701, 2021-04-30: 1938.519, 2021-07-31: 1967.207, 2021-10-31: 1995.775, 2022-01-31: 2729.388, 2022-04-30: 2345.901, 2022-07-31: 2297.113, 2022-10-31: 2338.793, 2023-01-31: 3226.773, 2023-04-30: 2634.263, 2023-07-31: 2529.809, 2023-10-31: 2488.933, 2024-01-31: 3554.298, 2024-04-30: 2725.848, 2024-07-31: 2552.087, 2024-10-31: 2530.1, 2025-01-31: 3487.619, 2025-04-30: 2848.367, 2025-07-31: 2788.469,

Description: ULTA Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty Inc is a leading specialty beauty retailer in the US, offering a wide range of branded and private label beauty products, as well as beauty services through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The companys diverse product portfolio includes cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, and skincare, among others, catering to a broad customer base.

From a business perspective, Ulta Beautys omnichannel retail strategy, which integrates online and offline channels, is a key strength. The companys strong e-commerce platform, combined with its extensive network of physical stores, enables it to reach a wider audience and provide a seamless shopping experience. Additionally, the provision of beauty services, such as hair, makeup, and skin services, enhances customer engagement and loyalty.

Some key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate Ulta Beautys performance include same-store sales growth, e-commerce sales growth, and gross margin expansion. The companys ability to drive sales growth through its loyalty program, Ultamate Rewards, and its efforts to expand its private label offerings are also important metrics to monitor. Furthermore, Ulta Beautys store expansion plans, including the opening of new stores in existing and new markets, will be crucial in driving future growth.

From a financial perspective, Ulta Beautys strong profitability metrics, including a return on equity (RoE) of 49.73%, indicate a high level of operational efficiency. The companys market capitalization of $21.7 billion and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 21.37 suggest that it is a large-cap stock with a relatively stable earnings profile. Overall, Ulta Beautys diversified business model, strong brand portfolio, and robust financial performance make it an attractive investment opportunity in the specialty retail sector.

ULTA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 23,040m
Sub-Industry Other Specialty Retail
IPO / Inception 2007-10-25

ULTA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 50.9%
Fundamental 75.7%
Dividend Rating 0.10%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 12.4%
Analyst Rating 3.68 of 5

ULTA Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

ULTA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 84.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 63.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 52.1%
CAGR 5y 8.86%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.20
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.44
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.06
Alpha 0.04
Beta 0.677
Volatility 29.40%
Current Volume 460k
Average Volume 20d 700.4k
Stop Loss 511.7 (-3.2%)
Signal 0.18

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0

Net Income (1.20b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 699.3m TTM)
FCFTA 0.14 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.82pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 7.45% (prev 10.67%; Δ -3.22pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.20 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.30b > Net Income 1.20b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.05b) to EBITDA (1.88b) ratio: 1.09 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.39 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (45.1m) change vs 12m ago -5.36% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 39.00% (prev 38.69%; Δ 0.31pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 188.5% (prev 197.3%; Δ -8.86pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)

Altman Z'' 3.77

(A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 3.07b - Total Current Liabilities 2.20b) / Total Assets 6.63b
(B) 0.24 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.57b / Total Assets 6.63b
(C) 0.26 = EBIT TTM 1.60b / Avg Total Assets 6.18b
(D) 0.39 = Book Value of Equity 1.57b / Total Liabilities 4.03b
Total Rating: 3.77 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 75.70

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0
2. FCF Yield 3.78% = 1.89
3. FCF Margin 8.17% = 2.04
4. Debt/Equity 0.92 = 2.09
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.28 = 1.34
6. ROIC - WACC (= 40.11)% = 12.50
7. RoE 48.78% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 23.88% = 1.79
9. EPS Trend 10.85% = 0.54

What is the price of ULTA shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 528.80 with a total of 460,000 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.59%, over one month by +2.31%, over three months by +12.09% and over the past year by +33.20%.

Is Ulta Beauty a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 75.70 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ULTA is around 509.94 USD . This means that ULTA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.57%.

Is ULTA a buy, sell or hold?

Ulta Beauty has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.68. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ULTA.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 13
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1

What are the forecasts/targets for the ULTA price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 574.6 8.7%
Analysts Target Price 574.6 8.7%
ValueRay Target Price 564.9 6.8%

Last update: 2025-09-11 02:48

ULTA Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 23.04b (23.04b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 242.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 19.7255
P/E Forward = 22.1239
P/S = 1.9769
P/B = 8.9511
P/EG = 2.673
Beta = 1.062
Revenue TTM = 11.65b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.60b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.88b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.83b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 571.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.40b USD (Calculated: Short Term 571.7m + Long Term 1.83b)
Net Debt = 2.05b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 25.20b USD (23.04b + Debt 2.40b - CCE 242.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 1.60b / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 3.78% (FCF TTM 952.1m / Enterprise Value 25.20b)
FCF Margin = 8.17% (FCF TTM 952.1m / Revenue TTM 11.65b)
Net Margin = 10.31% (Net Income TTM 1.20b / Revenue TTM 11.65b)
Gross Margin = 39.00% ((Revenue TTM 11.65b - Cost of Revenue TTM 7.11b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 16.03 (Enterprise Value 25.20b / Book Value Of Equity 1.57b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.55% (Interest Expense 13.2m / Debt 2.40b)
Taxrate = 23.98% (378.9m / 1.58b)
NOPAT = 1.21b (EBIT 1.60b * (1 - 23.98%))
Current Ratio = 1.39 (Total Current Assets 3.07b / Total Current Liabilities 2.20b)
Debt / Equity = 0.92 (Debt 2.40b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.60b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.28 (Net Debt 2.05b / EBITDA 1.88b)
Debt / FCF = 2.52 (Debt 2.40b / FCF TTM 952.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.46b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 18.12% (Net Income 1.20b, Total Assets 6.63b )
RoE = 48.78% (Net Income TTM 1.20b / Total Stockholder Equity 2.46b)
RoCE = 37.19% (Ebit 1.60b / (Equity 2.46b + L.T.Debt 1.83b))
RoIC = 47.87% (NOPAT 1.21b / Invested Capital 2.53b)
WACC = 7.77% (E(23.04b)/V(25.44b) * Re(8.53%)) + (D(2.40b)/V(25.44b) * Rd(0.55%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -1.18%
Discount Rate = 8.53% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.76% ; FCFE base≈965.5m ; Y1≈979.6m ; Y5≈1.07b
Fair Price DCF = 384.5 (DCF Value 17.24b / Shares Outstanding 44.8m; 5y FCF grow 1.16% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 10.85 | EPS CAGR: 2.92% | SUE: 1.54 | # QB: 4
Revenue Correlation: 23.88 | Revenue CAGR: 6.60% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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