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URBAN OUTFITTERS INC (URBN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:URBN - Nasdaq - US9170471026 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

69.52  -1.3 (-1.84%)

After market: 69.102 -0.42 (-0.6%)

Fundamental Rating

7

URBN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. URBN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. URBN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make URBN suitable for quality investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

URBN had positive earnings in the past year.
URBN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years URBN has always been profitable.
URBN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
URBN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFURBN 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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

URBN's Return On Assets of 10.07% is amongst the best of the industry. URBN outperforms 82.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 18.47%, URBN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.99%, URBN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for URBN is below the industry average of 13.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.99%) for URBN is above the 3 year average (9.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.07%
ROE 18.47%
ROIC 11.99%
ROA(3y)6.75%
ROA(5y)5.69%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)11.34%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
URBN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICURBN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

URBN has a better Profit Margin (7.91%) than 84.30% of its industry peers.
URBN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of URBN (9.29%) is better than 82.64% of its industry peers.
URBN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of URBN (35.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
URBN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.29%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 35.34%
OM growth 3Y-1.37%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y2.02%
PM growth 5Y11.44%
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y2.02%
URBN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsURBN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), URBN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for URBN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for URBN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
URBN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
URBN Yearly Shares OutstandingURBN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
URBN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsURBN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.49 indicates that URBN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
URBN has a Altman-Z score of 4.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. URBN outperforms 85.95% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for URBN. 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 4.49
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.56%
URBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFURBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that URBN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
URBN has a Current ratio (1.40) which is in line with its industry peers.
URBN has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that URBN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of URBN (0.75) is better than 66.12% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for URBN is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.75
URBN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesURBN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.72% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, URBN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.50% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
URBN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.72%
EPS 3Y9.26%
EPS 5Y15.5%
EPS Q2Q%68.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y6.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, URBN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.88%
EPS Next 2Y12.06%
EPS Next 3Y12.81%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.26%

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 stable.
URBN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesURBN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
URBN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesURBN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.31 indicates a correct valuation of URBN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, URBN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of URBN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.32), we can say URBN is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.60, which indicates a correct valuation of URBN.
64.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than URBN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. URBN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.31
Fwd PE 13.6
URBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsURBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

URBN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. URBN is cheaper than 61.98% of the companies in the same industry.
URBN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. URBN is cheaper than 66.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.24
EV/EBITDA 9
URBN Per share dataURBN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

URBN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of URBN may justify a higher PE ratio.
URBN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y12.06%
EPS Next 3Y12.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

URBN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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URBAN OUTFITTERS INC

NASDAQ:URBN (6/17/2025, 8:23:27 PM)

After market: 69.102 -0.42 (-0.6%)

69.52

-1.3 (-1.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21/amc
Earnings (Next)08-19 2025-08-19/amc
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner Change3.14%
Ins Owners27.61%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap6.44B
Analysts72
Price Target70.81 (1.86%)
Short Float %12.92%
Short Ratio3.2
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.32%
Min EPS beat(2)6.97%
Max EPS beat(2)35.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)22.32%
Min EPS beat(4)6.97%
Max EPS beat(4)35.67%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.32%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)14.01%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.58%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)24.14%
PT rev (3m)14.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.31
Fwd PE 13.6
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 22.24
P/OCF 13.5
P/B 2.65
P/tB 2.65
EV/EBITDA 9
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)5.15
OCFY7.41%
SpS61.29
BVpS26.24
TBVpS26.24
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.07%
ROE 18.47%
ROCE 15.38%
ROIC 11.99%
ROICexc 13.92%
ROICexgc 13.92%
OM 9.29%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 35.34%
FCFM 5.1%
ROA(3y)6.75%
ROA(5y)5.69%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)11.34%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
ROICexc(3y)10.7%
ROICexc(5y)9.26%
ROICexgc(3y)10.7%
ROICexgc(5y)9.26%
ROCE(3y)11.56%
ROCE(5y)9.99%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.78%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.78%
OM growth 3Y-1.37%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y2.02%
PM growth 5Y11.44%
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y2.02%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 160.09%
Cap/Sales 3.3%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.05%
Profit Quality 64.51%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 4.49
F-Score9
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)182.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.72%
EPS 3Y9.26%
EPS 5Y15.5%
EPS Q2Q%68.12%
EPS Next Y14.88%
EPS Next 2Y12.06%
EPS Next 3Y12.81%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.38%
Revenue growth 3Y6.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.26%
EBIT growth 1Y33.2%
EBIT growth 3Y5.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.93%
EBIT Next Year45.34%
EBIT Next 3Y19.95%
EBIT Next 5Y13.02%
FCF growth 1Y189.96%
FCF growth 3Y48.96%
FCF growth 5Y41.48%
OCF growth 1Y84.58%
OCF growth 3Y11.86%
OCF growth 5Y12.92%