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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LULU - US5500211090 - Common Stock

165.42 USD
-0.27 (-0.16%)
Last: 9/10/2025, 9:40:08 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, LULU scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LULU was compared to 49 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LULU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LULU. These ratings could make LULU a good candidate for value and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LULU had positive earnings in the past year.
LULU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LULU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LULU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LULU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLULU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

LULU has a better Return On Assets (24.33%) than 97.96% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 42.14%, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 30.42%, LULU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LULU is significantly above the industry average of 12.18%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.73%) for LULU is below the current ROIC(30.42%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.33%
ROE 42.14%
ROIC 30.42%
ROA(3y)20.32%
ROA(5y)18.95%
ROE(3y)35.25%
ROE(5y)32.87%
ROIC(3y)29.73%
ROIC(5y)26.99%
LULU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLULU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

LULU has a better Profit Margin (16.82%) than 97.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
LULU has a Operating Margin of 23.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 93.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
LULU's Gross Margin of 59.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LULU outperforms 77.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.4%
PM (TTM) 16.82%
GM 59.34%
OM growth 3Y2.55%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y3.21%
PM growth 5Y1.1%
GM growth 3Y0.89%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
LULU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLULU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LULU is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LULU has less shares outstanding
LULU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for LULU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LULU Yearly Shares OutstandingLULU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
LULU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLULU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.43 indicates that LULU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.43, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for LULU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.43
ROIC/WACC3.14
WACC9.7%
LULU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLULU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that LULU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.28, LULU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
LULU has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that LULU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LULU has a Quick ratio (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.23
LULU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLULU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.19% over the past year.
LULU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.37% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, LULU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.19%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y24.37%
EPS Q2Q%2.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.32%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LULU will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.14% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LULU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.54%
EPS Next 2Y3.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.14%
EPS Next 5Y10.14%
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y6.76%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LULU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLULU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
LULU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLULU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of LULU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LULU is valued cheaper than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LULU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.50, the valuation of LULU can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LULU indicates a rather cheap valuation: LULU is cheaper than 81.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LULU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.59), we can say LULU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.21
Fwd PE 10.5
LULU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLULU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LULU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LULU is cheaper than 75.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
75.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.07
EV/EBITDA 6.22
LULU Per share dataLULU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LULU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of LULU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)20.78
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y3.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LULU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC

NASDAQ:LULU (9/10/2025, 9:40:08 AM)

165.42

-0.27 (-0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/amc
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03/amc
Inst Owners96.18%
Inst Owner Change-10.69%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change6.08%
Market Cap19.83B
Analysts73.85
Price Target279.69 (69.08%)
Short Float %6.74%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)2.91%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)5.41%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.1%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)-9.74%
PT rev (3m)-17.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.21
Fwd PE 10.5
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 15.07
P/OCF 9.78
P/B 4.62
P/tB 4.82
EV/EBITDA 6.22
EPS(TTM)14.76
EY8.92%
EPS(NY)15.75
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)10.98
FCFY6.63%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY10.22%
SpS89.69
BVpS35.79
TBVpS34.31
PEG (NY)20.78
PEG (5Y)0.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.33%
ROE 42.14%
ROCE 42.93%
ROIC 30.42%
ROICexc 39.31%
ROICexgc 40.92%
OM 23.4%
PM (TTM) 16.82%
GM 59.34%
FCFM 12.24%
ROA(3y)20.32%
ROA(5y)18.95%
ROE(3y)35.25%
ROE(5y)32.87%
ROIC(3y)29.73%
ROIC(5y)26.99%
ROICexc(3y)45.65%
ROICexc(5y)41.54%
ROICexgc(3y)46.74%
ROICexgc(5y)45.9%
ROCE(3y)41.97%
ROCE(5y)38.1%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.73%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.16%
OM growth 3Y2.55%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y3.21%
PM growth 5Y1.1%
GM growth 3Y0.89%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 152.77%
Cap/Sales 6.61%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.98%
Profit Quality 72.77%
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z 7.43
F-Score8
WACC9.7%
ROIC/WACC3.14
Cap/Depr(3y)181.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.53%
Profit Quality(3y)77.23%
Profit Quality(5y)86.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.19%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y24.37%
EPS Q2Q%2.36%
EPS Next Y0.54%
EPS Next 2Y3.51%
EPS Next 3Y4.14%
EPS Next 5Y10.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y6.76%
EBIT growth 1Y12.36%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y23.02%
EBIT Next Year19.97%
EBIT Next 3Y9.65%
EBIT Next 5Y9.02%
FCF growth 1Y122.59%
FCF growth 3Y16.77%
FCF growth 5Y32.6%
OCF growth 1Y61.42%
OCF growth 3Y17.83%
OCF growth 5Y27.7%