Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA
Composite 56/100; the shares have moved about 39% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 43/100 — a slight mark against it.
Quality ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 50/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 43/100 — a slight mark against it. Valuation ranks 45/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Ulta Beauty operates a U.S.-led specialty beauty retail chain selling branded and private-label cosmetics, fragrances, haircare, skincare, and salon services through stores, e-commerce, and mobile apps.
Key financials Profitability is strong: ROE 46%, ROA 15%, ROCE 35%, net margin 9%, gross margin 43%. Revenue grew 10% while EPS rose 1%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.95) with solid coverage (Interest 146x).
Stock health Quality score is high at 71/100, but momentum is weak (33.8) with a 6-month decline of -21% and RSI 56. FCF yield is 4%. Altman Z 6.15 signals low bankruptcy risk.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 16% to the analyst mean target of 624.08. - Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Aug 31) may have tempered near-term outlook - Space NK deal pressured gross margin (Aug 29) - Retail sales growth of 9% cited but consumer caution noted (Aug 29) - Stock down on day despite sector gains (Aug 28)
Looking forward Forward P/E 19x and PEG 10x imply modest expectations. Growth score 53/100 suggests limited upside without execution improvement. Monitor margin trends and Space NK integration.
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