Return on Equity (ROE)
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- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2008
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2008
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Calculation
lululemon athletica inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
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
The return on equity (ROE) exhibited considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initially, the ROE demonstrated a relatively stable performance, followed by a period of increased volatility and, ultimately, a strong upward trend in recent years.
- Initial Period (2008-2011)
- From 2008 to 2011, the ROE generally remained within a range of 25% to 31%. It began at 27.53% in 2008, experienced a slight decrease to 25.42% in 2009, and then stabilized around 25% to 31% for the subsequent three years. This suggests a consistent level of profitability relative to shareholder equity during this timeframe.
- Mid-Period Volatility (2012-2016)
- The period between 2012 and 2016 saw increased variability in ROE. While remaining above 20%, the ROE decreased to 25.49% in 2014 and 21.94% in 2015, before recovering to 25.89% in 2016. This fluctuation may indicate changing market conditions or internal strategic shifts impacting profitability.
- Recent Upward Trend (2017-2025)
- Beginning in 2017, the ROE experienced a significant upward trend. It decreased to 16.20% in 2017, but then rose sharply to 33.46% in 2019, 33.07% in 2020, and peaked at 41.97% in 2025. This substantial increase suggests improved efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. The ROE in 2025 represents the highest value observed throughout the entire period. A slight decrease to 31.83% is observed in 2026.
- Relationship to Net Income and Equity
- The ROE movements correlate with changes in both net income and stockholders’ equity. Increases in net income, particularly the substantial growth observed in later years, contributed to higher ROE values. Simultaneously, growth in stockholders’ equity, while generally positive, did not consistently offset the increases in net income, resulting in the observed upward trend in ROE. The decrease in ROE in 2017 is attributable to a decrease in net income combined with an increase in equity.
Overall, the ROE demonstrates a long-term positive trajectory, particularly in the most recent years. The company has shown an increasing ability to generate profits from shareholder investments, although some periods of volatility were present.
Comparison to Competitors
lululemon athletica inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| lululemon athletica inc. | Nike Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||
| Feb 3, 2008 |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)
| lululemon athletica inc. | Consumer Durables & Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||
| Feb 3, 2008 |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| lululemon athletica inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||
| Feb 3, 2008 |
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).