LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:LULU • US5500211090

174.5 USD
+1.96 (+1.14%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
174.24 USD
-0.26 (-0.15%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:02:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LULU. LULU was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
  • In the past year LULU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of LULU (21.88%) is better than 97.78% of its industry peers.
  • LULU has a Return On Equity of 38.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 91.11% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • LULU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.60%.
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

  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
  • LULU has a Operating Margin of 22.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LULU outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LULU has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.41%, LULU is in the better half of 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

  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LULU has been reduced compared to 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.01 indicates that LULU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LULU has a Altman-Z score of 7.01. This is amongst the best in 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 7.01
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC10.55%
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.
  • The Current ratio of LULU (2.13) is better than 62.22% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.56% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.04%
EPS Next 2Y-6.36%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.09, which indicates a correct valuation of LULU.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LULU is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LULU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.54, which indicates a correct valuation of LULU.
  • LULU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LULU is cheaper than 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. LULU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.09
Fwd PE 13.54
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 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 68.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LULU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.34
EV/EBITDA 6.61
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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-6.36%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LULU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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.


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 9 / 10.