Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) EBITDA Margin: 14.92%
Is Ulta Beauty, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 14.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.64%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.69%–18.46%).
The EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is 14.92% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.57% (15.64%).
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ULTA EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
14.92%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
15.64%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
15.64%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
16.08%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.50%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.88%
ULTA Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | — | 14.92% | 15.64% | 16.76% | 15.64% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -47.56% | -57.91% | -143.41% | -1737.28% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $18.07B | -0.55% | 4.78% | 8.88% | 10.15% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 5.47% | 5.40% | 5.59% | 6.05% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.69B | 24.64% | 26.26% | 26.47% | 25.97% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $13.69B | 4.29% | -1.21% | -18.79% | -51.23% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.45B | -16.89% | -19.04% | -21.43% | -18.15% |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | $10.57B | 21.46% | 21.41% | 20.59% | 20.33% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $10.08B | 8.41% | 4.50% | 1.33% | -0.47% |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) | $9.38B | 12.25% | 12.42% | 10.15% | 8.60% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
39.3%
EBITDA Margin
14.9%
Operating Margin
12.5%
Net Margin
9.4%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Ulta Beauty, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ulta Beauty, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 14.92%.
- Is Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 14.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.64%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.69%–18.46%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 15.64%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 16.76%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 15.64%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 16.34%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 16.08%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ULTA stock is 14.50%.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 14.92% |
| 2025-01-31 | 16.35% |
| 2024-01-31 | 17.31% |
| 2023-01-31 | 18.46% |
| 2022-01-31 | 18.14% |
| 2021-01-31 | 8.69% |
| 2020-01-31 | 16.24% |
| 2019-01-31 | 16.95% |
| 2018-01-31 | 17.67% |
| 2017-01-31 | 17.84% |
| 2016-01-31 | 17.14% |
| 2015-01-31 | 16.75% |
| 2014-01-31 | 16.25% |
| 2013-01-31 | 16.58% |
| 2012-01-31 | 15.32% |
| 2011-01-31 | 12.64% |
| 2010-01-31 | 10.66% |
| 2009-01-31 | 9.01% |
| 2008-01-31 | 9.45% |
| 2007-01-31 | 9.25% |
| 2006-01-31 | 8.93% |
| 2005-01-31 | 7.49% |
| 2004-01-31 | 6.21% |
| 2003-01-31 | 7.11% |
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About Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. functions as a prominent beauty product retailer throughout the United States. Its physical locations feature a broad assortment of goods, including cosmetics, perfumes, skincare, haircare items, bath and body essentials, and professional salon styling instruments. Additionally, they provide a comprehensive suite of salon services, encompassing hair, skin, makeup, brow, and nail treatments. The company further offers its proprietary label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection for cosmetics, skincare, and bath items, alongside other Ulta Beauty branded merchandise and gift options. As of March 10, 2022, Ulta Beauty operated 1,308 retail stores across all 50 U.S. states. Its products are also available for purchase via its website, ulta.com, and through its mobile applications. Incorporated in 1990, the enterprise was initially known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., before officially changing its name to Ulta Beauty, Inc. in January 2017. Its corporate base is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Kecia L. Steelman