Coty Inc. (COTY) — Stock Score Summary

Coty Inc. (COTY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (22/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (20/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Coty is undergoing a multi-year turnaround focused on prestige beauty, but it remains burdened by significant debt and intense competition from larger, more capital-efficient players. It fails the Terry Smith quality lens due to low historical ROIC and high leverage, and lacks any clear tailwinds from our core macro themes.

Coty Inc. is a global beauty company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of fragrances, color cosmetics, and skin & body care products. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic luxury and mass-market brands, leveraging its extensive global distribution network and expertise in brand building. Coty holds a leading position in the global fragrance market and is strategically focused on expanding its prestige beauty and skincare categories.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.01
Market Cap$2.0B
P/E (Forward)5.05
Price/Book0.53
Return on Equity-13.9%
Return on Invested Capital-1.3%
Debt/Equity97.81
Gross Margin63.2%
Operating Margin-0.6%
Revenue Growth-1.3%
Free Cash Flow$403M

Coty Inc. operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coty Inc.’s (COTY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Coty Inc. (COTY) is 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (22), Value (63), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Coty Inc. have an economic moat?
Coty Inc. (COTY) has a Quality factor score of 22/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Coty Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Coty Inc. (COTY) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 19/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Coty Inc. in?
Coty Inc. (COTY) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).