ULTA:NGS-Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Retail | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 471.46

Change

+49.67 (+11.78)%

Market Cap

USD 16.12B

Volume

4.59M

Analyst Target

USD 268.73
Analyst Rating

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About

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc is a beauty retailer that provides one-stop shopping for mass and salon products and salon services in United States. Its brands include Bare Minerals and Urban Decay prestige cosmetics.

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ETFs Containing ULTA

UGCE 3.81 % 0.00 %

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RSPD Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 2.32 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.21B
QQJE:CA Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next G.. 1.78 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.99M
XEWE:XETRA Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal W.. 0.45 % 0.00 %

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USD 2.73B
XZEW:XETRA Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal W.. 0.38 % 0.00 %

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SPED:LSE Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 0.22 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.32B
XEWG:LSE Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal W.. 0.22 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.11B
XDEE:XETRA Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal W.. 0.22 % 0.00 %

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USD 12.74B
RETL Direxion Daily Retail Bul.. 0.00 % 1.09 %

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USD 0.04B
STNC Hennessy Stance ESG ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.09B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Retail) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.40% 79% B- 79% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 8.40% 79% B- 78% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 19.33% 73% C 77% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 19.33% 73% C 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 93.21% 87% B+ 78% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 93.21% 80% B- 76% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.79% 70% C- 71% C-
Dividend Return 12.79% 70% C- 70% C-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.65% 80% B- 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 48.00% 90% A- 78% C+
Market Capitalization 16.12B 97% N/A 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Retail) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 44.30 75% 55%
Price/Book Ratio 7.12 30% 17%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.23 19% 22%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.25 54% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 50.39% 100% 97%
Return on Invested Capital 49.75% 91% 95%
Return on Assets 16.71% 97% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.