ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
90Excellent
24.1vs last year
#872 in UK
#19 in Healthcare And Wellbeing
#409 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00659213
Registered Address
One Fitzroy, 6 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
4,473
Turnover
£542,267,000
EBITDA
£109,573,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 May 1960
Nature of Business
46450 - Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
Industries
Healthcare And Wellbeing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
42 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
52%
31-60 Days
31%
After 60 Days
17%
Not Paid Within Terms20%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20251783%11%6%8%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20254252%31%17%20%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202409 Jul 20243654%31%15%19%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20243358%31%12%16%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202226 Jan 20233254%37%9%14%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202222 Jul 20223455%35%10%13%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20223160%31%9%12%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20213263%26%11%14%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20201094%4%2%3%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20203161%30%9%12%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20193358%34%8%11%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201823 Jan 20193259%31%10%13%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20182860%34%6%9%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The standard payment terms are 60 days from date of the invoice, the full terms and conditions are available on https://supplierportal.elcompanies.com/irj/portal/anonymous. This applies to all suppliers excluding those that are paid on direct debit (e.g. rent, rates etc).

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All payment disputes or complaints will initially be dealt with by the Accounts Payable department, they can be contacted by emailing ukpayables@estee-lauder.co.uk, complaints are usually followed up within 5 working days and escalated as appropriate.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED is a well-known cosmetics company that offers a wide range of high-quality beauty products. The company was founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder and currently has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact and promoting ethical practices throughout their supply chain. They have implemented initiatives such as using sustainable packaging materials, reducing water consumption, and sourcing ingredients from sustainable and fair trade sources.

ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED offers a variety of beauty products, including skincare, makeup, fragrances, and haircare. Their popular brands include Estée Lauder, MAC, Clinique, and Bobbi Brown. They also offer a range of men's grooming products under the brand Lab Series.

The key people at ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED include Fabrizio Freda, the President and CEO, and Jane Hertzmark Hudis, the Executive Vice President. The company has a team of dedicated employees who work towards creating innovative and high-quality products.

For any inquiries or feedback, customers can contact the company through their website at www.esteelauder.co.uk or visit their registered office at 1 Fitzroy Place, London, W1T 6AZ, United Kingdom. ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED is committed to providing sustainable and ethical beauty products while continuously striving for innovation and excellence.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,265,000
Net Worth
£1,105,311,000
Total Current Assets
£123,136,000
Total Current Liabilities
£382,450,000

Company Location