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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

203.9 USD
-8.27 (-3.9%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:48:52 PM
203.75 USD
-0.15 (-0.07%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:48:52 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LULU. LULU was compared to 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. LULU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LULU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 21.88%, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LULU (38.67%) is better than 91.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LULU (28.30%) is better than 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 11.62%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

LULU's Profit Margin of 15.72% is amongst the best of the industry. LULU outperforms 95.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of LULU (22.05%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
LULU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.41%, LULU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
LULU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LULU has less shares outstanding
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LULU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLULU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.83 indicates that LULU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LULU's Altman-Z score of 7.83 is amongst the best of the industry. LULU outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
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 7.83
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC10.37%
LULU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLULU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
LULU has a Current ratio (2.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that LULU should not have too much problems paying 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 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%.
Measured over the past years, LULU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.37% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.76% 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)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

LULU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.74% yearly.
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-9.05%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-1.37%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
LULU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLULU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of LULU can be described as correct.
75.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. LULU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.85 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. LULU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 15.85
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LULU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LULU is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LULU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LULU is cheaper than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.43
EV/EBITDA 8.21
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)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-1.37%

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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 (1/9/2026, 6:48:52 PM)

After market: 203.75 -0.15 (-0.07%)

203.9

-8.27 (-3.9%)

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 Owners81.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap24.18B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.74B
Analysts65.64
Price Target223.82 (9.77%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio1.68
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)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.3%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.78%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.29%
PT rev (1m)8.11%
PT rev (3m)5.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 15.85
P/S 2.18
P/FCF 21.43
P/OCF 12.99
P/B 5.37
P/tB 5.6
EV/EBITDA 8.21
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)12.86
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)9.52
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)15.69
OCFY7.7%
SpS93.38
BVpS37.97
TBVpS36.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
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 7.83
F-Score6
WACC10.37%
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-9.05%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-1.37%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
EBIT growth 1Y2.59%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y23.02%
EBIT Next Year9.19%
EBIT Next 3Y2.5%
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 for 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.


Can you provide the financial health for LULU stock?

The financial health rating of LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) is 8 / 10.