lululemon athletica Inc. (LULU) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

lululemon athletica Inc. (LULU) has a Graham intrinsic value of $440.44 per share. At $97.10 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 78% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 18.9% a year to $11.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 36.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$440.44
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$97.10
Price vs Graham value
78% below
Market cap
$11.6B
Revenue (FY2026)
$11.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
18.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
36.9%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$921.7M

LULU 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $11.1B $1.6B $13.26 $921.7M 19.9% 37.6%
FY2025 $10.6B $1.8B $14.64 $1.6B 23.7% 52.0%
FY2024 $9.6B $1.6B $12.20 $1.6B 22.2% 50.7%
FY2023 $8.1B $854.8M $6.68 $327.8M 16.4% 33.9%
FY2022 $6.3B $975.3M $7.49 $994.6M 21.3% 46.3%
FY2021 $4.4B $588.9M $4.50 $574.1M 18.6% 33.6%
FY2020 $4.0B $645.6M $4.93 $386.3M 22.3% 43.5%
FY2019 $3.3B $483.8M $3.61 $517.0M 21.5% 31.4%
FY2018 $2.6B $258.7M $1.90 $331.5M 17.2% 17.3%
FY2017 $2.3B $303.4M $2.21 $235.6M 18.0% 22.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Lululemon Athletica is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 18.9% annually over the past decade.

Lululemon Athletica has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 36.9% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, Lululemon Athletica shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 13.3% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Lululemon Athletica is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $440.44 per share.

LULU stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of lululemon athletica Inc. (LULU) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, LULU's intrinsic value is about $440.44 per share.

Is LULU stock undervalued?

At $97.10 (close on Oct 17, 2026), LULU trades 78% below its Graham value of $440.44. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has lululemon athletica Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $2.3B in fiscal 2017 to $11.1B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. Net income was $1.6B in fiscal 2026.

Does lululemon athletica Inc. generate free cash flow?

lululemon athletica Inc. generated $921.7M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is LULU's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 36.9%, and average return on equity was 32.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this LULU data come from?

From lululemon athletica Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jun 4, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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