Stock Analysis on Net

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)

$24.99

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2008

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Calculation

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Based on: 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$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of lululemon athletica inc. Annual Report.


Share Price Trend
The share price exhibited significant volatility over the analyzed period. It began at $16.57 in 2008, dropped sharply to $4.19 in 2009, then rebounded strongly, reaching $75.95 by 2012. After a period of fluctuation with peaks and troughs, the price surged notably to a high of $478.84 in 2024 before decreasing to $341.53 in 2025. Overall, the share price demonstrated substantial growth from 2008 to 2025, despite interim fluctuations.
Earnings per Share (EPS) Trend
Earnings per share showed a consistent upward trajectory throughout the years. Starting at $0.23 in 2008, EPS generally increased year-over-year, reaching $1.28 by 2012 and continuing to improve to $15.04 by 2025. Minor declines occurred around 2015 and 2017, but these were followed by recoveries and accelerated growth thereafter. The EPS pattern indicates improving profitability and earnings generation capacity over the long term.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Trend
The P/E ratio fluctuated considerably during the period. It started at an elevated level of 72.71 in 2008, dropped to a low of 14.94 in 2009, and thereafter experienced multiple peaks and troughs, with values ranging from the mid-20s to above 70. Notably, the P/E peaked again around 2021 at 70.19 before declining to 22.71 by 2025. The volatility in P/E suggests varying market sentiment and valuation adjustments relative to earnings, with some periods of premium valuation followed by contractions.
Overall Analysis
The combination of rapidly increasing EPS alongside a fluctuating share price and P/E ratio indicates that while the company's earnings fundamentally strengthened, market valuation metrics were influenced by broader investor perceptions and possibly external economic factors. The substantial increase in share price after 2020 corresponds with a strong rise in earnings, though the declining P/E toward the end of the period may reflect more moderate valuation expectations. The data suggests a maturing growth company demonstrating significant earnings improvement and evolving market valuation dynamics over the analyzed span.

Comparison to Competitors


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)

lululemon athletica inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)

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Based on: 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., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Based on: 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).