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LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

212.54 USD
+3.57 (+1.71%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 8:02:30 PM
212.59 USD
+0.05 (+0.02%)
After Hours: 12/29/2025, 8:02:30 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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LULU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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

In the past year LULU was profitable.
LULU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LULU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LULU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.88%, LULU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 38.67%, LULU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.72%, LULU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
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 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

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.
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 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

An Altman-Z score of 7.76 indicates that LULU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.76, LULU belongs to the top 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 7.76
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC10.38%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that LULU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, LULU is in line with its industry, 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 has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 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
The Revenue has grown by 8.76% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.62% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.77% on average over the next years.
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.
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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.73, LULU is valued correctly.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LULU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52, LULU is valued correctly.
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 23.40. LULU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.73
Fwd PE 16.52
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 71.11% 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.33
EV/EBITDA 8.08
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-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 (12/29/2025, 8:02:30 PM)

After market: 212.59 +0.05 (+0.02%)

212.54

+3.57 (+1.71%)

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 Change3.13%
Market Cap25.20B
Revenue(TTM)11.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.74B
Analysts65.64
Price Target223.82 (5.31%)
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)-0.7%
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)3.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.73
Fwd PE 16.52
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 22.33
P/OCF 13.54
P/B 5.6
P/tB 5.84
EV/EBITDA 8.08
EPS(TTM)14.43
EY6.79%
EPS(NY)12.86
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)9.52
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)15.69
OCFY7.38%
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 7.76
F-Score6
WACC10.38%
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 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 -9.05% in the next year.