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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

201.87 USD
-3.14 (-1.53%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:00 PM
202.2 USD
+0.33 (+0.16%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, LULU scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LULU a good candidate 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LULU has 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's Return On Assets of 21.88% is amongst the best of the industry. LULU outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of LULU (38.67%) is better than 91.11% of its industry peers.
  • LULU's Return On Invested Capital of 28.30% is amongst the best of 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 11.59%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.72%, LULU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
  • LULU's Operating Margin of 22.05% is amongst the best of the industry. LULU outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • LULU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • LULU has a Gross Margin of 58.41%. This is in the better half 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

  • LULU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 7.62. This indicates that LULU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LULU has a better Altman-Z score (7.62) 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 7.62
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC10.4%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, LULU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.22% 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • LULU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.56% yearly.
  • LULU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.05%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-1.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5Y6.73%

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.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99, the valuation of LULU can be described as correct.
  • 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • LULU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.69, LULU is valued correctly.
  • 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. LULU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 15.69
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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LULU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LULU is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.21
EV/EBITDA 7.8
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)0.57
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 (1/16/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 202.2 +0.33 (+0.16%)

201.87

-3.14 (-1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)12-11
Earnings (Next)06-03
Inst Owners81.14%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap23.94B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.74B
Analysts66.32
Price Target224.5 (11.21%)
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)8.53%
PT rev (3m)5.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 15.69
P/S 2.16
P/FCF 21.21
P/OCF 12.86
P/B 5.32
P/tB 5.54
EV/EBITDA 7.8
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)12.86
Fwd EY6.37%
FCF(TTM)9.52
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)15.69
OCFY7.77%
SpS93.38
BVpS37.97
TBVpS36.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
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 7.62
F-Score6
WACC10.4%
ROIC/WACC2.72
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 5Y8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.17%
Revenue growth 5Y21.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5Y6.73%
EBIT growth 1Y2.59%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y23.02%
EBIT Next Year9.19%
EBIT Next 3Y2.5%
EBIT Next 5Y9.29%
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 7 / 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.


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The financial health rating of LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) is 9 / 10.