Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
$73.11
+2.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.45B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.21
+2.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Estee Lauder Companies Inc generates 306% more annual revenue ($14.67B vs $3.62B). RLX leads profitability with a 25.5% profit margin vs -1.2%. RLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
EL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EL.
Margin of Safety
+47.9%
Fair Value
$4.68
Current Price
$2.21
$2.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EL
The strongest argument for EL centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 11.0%. Revenue growth of 46.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EL
The primary concerns for EL are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EL profiles as a turnaround stock while RLX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
RLX is growing revenue faster at 46.8% — sustainability is the question.
EL generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins and 46.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · China
RLX Technology Inc., researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells e-vapor products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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