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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LULU - US5500211090 - Common Stock

209.45 USD
-5.66 (-2.63%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
209.66 USD
+0.21 (+0.1%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LULU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LULU was compared to 45 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. LULU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes LULU very considerable for 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.
In the past year LULU had a positive cash flow from operations.
LULU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LULU had a positive operating cash flow.
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 Return On Assets of 21.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
LULU's Return On Equity of 38.67% is amongst the best of the industry. LULU outperforms 91.11% of its industry peers.
LULU has a Return On Invested Capital of 28.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 95.56% of its industry peers.
LULU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.88%
ROE 38.67%
ROIC 28.3%
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 (15.72%) than 97.78% 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 22.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 93.33% 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 58.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LULU outperforms 73.33% 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 22.05%
PM (TTM) 15.72%
GM 58.41%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LULU is creating value.
LULU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LULU has less shares outstanding
LULU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

LULU has an Altman-Z score of 7.77. This indicates that LULU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.77, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% 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 7.77
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC10.36%
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

LULU has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that LULU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.13, LULU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LULU has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that LULU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LULU's Quick ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LULU outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.05
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

LULU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.19%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.37% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, LULU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.76% in the last year.
LULU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.19%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y24.37%
EPS Q2Q%-9.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.74% on average over the next years.
LULU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.19%
EPS Next 2Y-5.98%
EPS Next 3Y-1.44%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue Next Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
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

LULU is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LULU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LULU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.12, which indicates a correct valuation of LULU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LULU is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LULU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say LULU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 16.12
LULU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLULU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

68.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LULU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.01
EV/EBITDA 8.1
LULU Per share dataLULU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LULU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y-5.98%
EPS Next 3Y-1.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LULU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC

NASDAQ:LULU (12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 209.66 +0.21 (+0.1%)

209.45

-5.66 (-2.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/amc
Earnings (Next)06-03 2026-06-03/amc
Inst Owners80.32%
Inst Owner Change-8.76%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change4.24%
Market Cap24.84B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.74B
Analysts65.64
Price Target206.85 (-1.24%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.12%
Min EPS beat(2)5.62%
Max EPS beat(2)12.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)12.63%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.76%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.37%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.08%
PT rev (3m)-4.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 16.12
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 22.01
P/OCF 13.35
P/B 5.52
P/tB 5.75
EV/EBITDA 8.1
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)13
Fwd EY6.2%
FCF(TTM)9.52
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)15.69
OCFY7.49%
SpS93.38
BVpS37.97
TBVpS36.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number111.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.88%
ROE 38.67%
ROCE 39.94%
ROIC 28.3%
ROICexc 34.07%
ROICexgc 35.34%
OM 22.05%
PM (TTM) 15.72%
GM 58.41%
FCFM 10.19%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.73%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 147.91%
Cap/Sales 6.62%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.37%
Profit Quality 64.82%
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 7.77
F-Score6
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC2.73
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)4.19%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y24.37%
EPS Q2Q%-9.76%
EPS Next Y-10.19%
EPS Next 2Y-5.98%
EPS Next 3Y-1.44%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%
Revenue Next Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
EBIT growth 1Y2.59%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y23.02%
EBIT Next Year8.27%
EBIT Next 3Y1.95%
EBIT Next 5Y6.88%
FCF growth 1Y-13.6%
FCF growth 3Y16.77%
FCF growth 5Y32.6%
OCF growth 1Y-4.97%
OCF growth 3Y17.83%
OCF growth 5Y27.7%

LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC / LULU FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LULU.


What is the valuation status of LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC?

LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) is expected to decline by -10.19% in the next year.