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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

210.81 USD
+3 (+1.44%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
210.79 USD
-0.02 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

LULU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. LULU has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LULU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, LULU could be worth investigating further 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.
LULU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LULU has always been profitable.
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

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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 38.67%, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 28.30%, LULU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LULU 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 has a better Profit Margin (15.72%) than 95.56% of its industry peers.
LULU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LULU has a Operating Margin of 22.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
LULU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LULU's Gross Margin of 58.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LULU outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
LULU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

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.
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 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

LULU has an Altman-Z score of 7.80. This indicates that LULU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LULU (7.80) is better than 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 7.8
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 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, LULU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.19% over the past year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, LULU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.74% on average per year.
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

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 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

LULU is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.61.
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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, LULU is valued correctly.
LULU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LULU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say LULU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.61
Fwd PE 16.39
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

LULU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LULU is cheaper than 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
LULU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LULU is cheaper than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.15
EV/EBITDA 8.16
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 excellent profitability rating of LULU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
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 (1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 210.79 -0.02 (-0.01%)

210.81

+3 (+1.44%)

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 Cap25.00B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.74B
Analysts65.64
Price Target223.82 (6.17%)
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 14.61
Fwd PE 16.39
P/S 2.26
P/FCF 22.15
P/OCF 13.43
P/B 5.55
P/tB 5.79
EV/EBITDA 8.16
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)12.86
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)9.52
FCFY4.51%
OCF(TTM)15.69
OCFY7.44%
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 7.8
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-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.


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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.