lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. The company offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and...
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 6.81 (historical range: 6.60–73.72, median: 33.59), placing it at the 0th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.97 (range: 0.92–11.03, 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 5.54 (range: 5.38–8.19, 3th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), lululemon athletica inc.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 63% over the observed period (from an average of 47.8 to 17.6).
lululemon athletica inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 6.81 | 33.59 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.97 | 5.04 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 | 6.43 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 8.57% | 2.77% | 95th | cheap relative to its history |
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Valuation & P/E History
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl industry currently trading at $96.85 with a market capitalization of $11.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for LULU based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 6.81 is below the historical median of 33.59, placing LULU at the 0th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.97 compares to a median of 5.04.
LULU Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows lululemon athletica inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether LULU is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests LULU is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for lululemon athletica inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is LULU Overvalued or Undervalued?
lululemon athletica inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 1 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive LULU is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full LULU analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.LULU trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.