lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NMS · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail
Is lululemon athletica inc. a safe investment right now?
lululemon athletica inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 6.55 places it in the safe zone. Our fair value estimate is $135.24 (Overvalued). Moat rating: 3.4/5 stars.
Could lululemon athletica inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 6.55 is above 3.0, indicating the company is financially healthy by this metric.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives LULU's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | 0.2809 | 1.2 | 0.34 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | 0.5348 | 1.4 | 0.75 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.2614 | 3.3 | 0.86 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 5.4864 | 0.6 | 3.29 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 1.3129 | 1.0 | 1.31 |
How has LULU's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.23 | Safe |
| 2024 | 7.59 | Safe |
| 2025 | 7.08 | Safe |
| 2026 | 6.55 | Safe |
Source: Calculated from LULU's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is lululemon athletica inc. actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $12.88 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $13.26 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $12.32 | 25 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 12.3x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 10.5x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Stable | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $183.80 (25 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does lululemon athletica inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.4/5.
What makes up LULU's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 4/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is LULU's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54.8% | — |
| 2024 | 52.1% | Declining |
| 2025 | 58.0% | Rising |
| 2026 | 44.5% | Declining |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is lululemon athletica inc.'s dividend safe?
lululemon athletica inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.1B | $10.6B | $8.1B | Rising |
| Net Income | $1.6B | $1.8B | $0.9B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.9B | $1.6B | $0.3B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 56.6% | 59.2% | 55.4% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our LULU analysis
LULU earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $1.69. Revenue estimate: $2.44B. Our current Fair Value: $135.24 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
LULU analyst consensus: 9% bullish (3 of 33 analysts)
0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 29 Hold, 1 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $183.80 (12.5% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $135.24.
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU beat EPS estimates by 4.8%
Reported EPS: $5.01 vs estimate $4.78. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $135.24 (17.3% below current price).
LULU filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU beat EPS estimates by 17.1%
Reported EPS: $2.59 vs estimate $2.21. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $135.24 (17.3% below current price).
LULU filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU beat EPS estimates by 8.7%
Reported EPS: $3.10 vs estimate $2.85. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $135.24 (17.3% below current price).
LULU filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU beat EPS estimates by 0.4%
Reported EPS: $2.60 vs estimate $2.59. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $135.24 (17.3% below current price).
LULU filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU beat EPS estimates by 4.6%
Reported EPS: $6.14 vs estimate $5.87. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $135.24 (17.3% below current price).
LULU filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
LULU filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about lululemon athletica inc.
What is lululemon athletica inc. stock price today?
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) stock price is $163.45 as of the latest market close, traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What does lululemon athletica inc. do?
lululemon athletica inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women and men under the lululemon brand in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and internationally. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for athletic activities, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. It also provides fitness-inspired accessories.
What is lululemon athletica inc. market cap?
lululemon athletica inc. has a market capitalization of $19.17B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
What sector and industry is LULU in?
lululemon athletica inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Apparel Retail industry. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LULU.
Is LULU stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, lululemon athletica inc. trades 20.9% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $135.24
- Current Price: $163.45
- Valuation Zone: Overvalued
What is LULU stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 25 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for lululemon athletica inc. is $183.80, implying upside of 12.5% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $295.00
- Analyst Low Target: $150.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is lululemon athletica inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for lululemon athletica inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 3.4%
- EPS growth (current year est.): -7.1%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 4.5%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 8.6%
What are lululemon athletica inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.1B | Rising |
| Net Income | $1.6B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.9B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 56.6% | Stable |
What is LULU's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 12.3x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 12.3x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 10.5x
How volatile is LULU stock?
lululemon athletica inc. has a beta of 1.07, meaning it is roughly in line with overall market volatility. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does lululemon athletica inc. have?
lululemon athletica inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $1.81B
- Total Debt: $1.80B
- Net Cash Position: $8.8M
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is lululemon athletica inc.'s free cash flow?
lululemon athletica inc. generated $824.1M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.60B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does lululemon athletica inc. pay a dividend?
lululemon athletica inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend to shareholders. The company may be reinvesting all profits back into growth, or it may have suspended its dividend.
Is lululemon athletica inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
lululemon athletica inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 6.55, placing it in the safe zone (above 3.0) — bankruptcy risk is low. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does lululemon athletica inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
lululemon athletica inc. scores 3.4/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 4/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is LULU's return on equity (ROE)?
lululemon athletica inc.'s return on equity is 34.0%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy LULU stock?
LULU shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NASDAQ. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol LULU
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is LULU a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies lululemon athletica inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.
Who is the CEO of lululemon athletica inc.?
The current CEO of lululemon athletica inc. is Ms. Meghan C. Frank.
What is LULU's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $13.26
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $13.27
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $12.32
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $13.38
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
LULU analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings