Debt to Equity
since 2008
Calculation
lululemon athletica inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 4,961,840) |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 4,324,047) |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 4,232,081) |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 3,148,799) |
| Jan 30, 2022 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 2,740,046) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 2,558,566) |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,952,218) |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,445,975) |
| Jan 28, 2018 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,596,960) |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,359,973) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,027,482) |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,089,568) |
| Feb 2, 2014 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 1,096,682) |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 887,299) |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 601,376) |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 390,389) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 233,108) |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 154,842) |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 112,034) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03).
1 US$ in thousands
An examination of the financial information reveals a notable evolution in the company’s capital structure over the observed period. Initially, information regarding total debt is unavailable. However, from 2008 through 2025, a consistent increase in stockholders’ equity is evident. The debt-to-equity ratio, once calculable, demonstrates a pattern of low and generally stable leverage.
- Stockholders’ Equity Trend
- Stockholders’ equity began at US$112,034 thousand in 2008 and increased substantially over the subsequent years, reaching US$4,961,840 thousand in 2025. The rate of increase was not constant, with periods of more rapid growth followed by periods of slower accumulation. This growth suggests successful reinvestment of earnings and/or equity raises.
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio Trend
- The debt-to-equity ratio remained consistently low throughout the period for which it is available. While initial years lack debt information, as debt figures become available, the ratio indicates a conservative financing approach. The ratio fluctuates modestly, but generally remains below 0.25, suggesting the company relies more heavily on equity financing than debt financing. The ratio increased to 0.86 in 2024, and decreased slightly to 0.85 in 2025.
The observed trend in stockholders’ equity, coupled with the consistently low debt-to-equity ratio, suggests a financially stable organization with a preference for equity-based funding. The recent increase in the debt-to-equity ratio warrants further investigation to determine if this represents a shift in financing strategy or a temporary fluctuation.
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Comparison to Competitors
lululemon athletica inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| lululemon athletica inc. | Nike Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jan 30, 2022 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Jan 28, 2018 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Feb 2, 2014 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)
lululemon athletica inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)
| lululemon athletica inc. | Consumer Durables & Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0.00 | — |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Jan 30, 2022 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 0.00 | 0.97 |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Jan 28, 2018 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Feb 2, 2014 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
lululemon athletica inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| lululemon athletica inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0.00 | — |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 0.00 | 1.06 |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Jan 30, 2022 | 0.00 | 1.44 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 1.41 |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 0.00 | 2.17 |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 0.00 | 2.60 |
| Jan 28, 2018 | 0.00 | 2.59 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 0.00 | 2.55 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.00 | 2.21 |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 0.00 | 1.88 |
| Feb 2, 2014 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 0.00 | 1.25 |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 0.00 | 1.19 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 0.00 | 2.58 |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 0.00 | 4.06 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03).