Stock Analysis on Net

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)

$24.99

Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

lululemon athletica inc., FCFE calculation

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12 months ended: Feb 2, 2025 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 29, 2023 Jan 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Feb 2, 2020
Net income
Net noncash charges
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchase of property and equipment
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE)

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).

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

The net cash generated from operating activities exhibits a generally increasing trend over the presented periods, starting at approximately $669 million and rising to over $2.2 billion by the latest fiscal year. There is a notable surge between the years ending January 31, 2021, and January 30, 2022, where the figure increases from around $803 million to nearly $1.39 billion. Following a decline in the subsequent year to approximately $966 million, the cash flow rebounds sharply in the latest two periods, exceeding $2.2 billion. This pattern indicates robust operational cash generation capacity with some volatility, culminating in strong cash inflows in the most recent years.

Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

The FCFE shows significant variability with an overall upward trajectory across the periods analyzed. Beginning at about $386 million, FCFE grows substantially and peaks twice: first reaching nearly $995 million at the year ended January 30, 2022, then again surpassing $1.6 billion in the latest year reported. However, there is a marked dip in the year ended January 29, 2023, where FCFE declines to approximately $328 million before rebounding strongly. This fluctuation suggests variations in investment or financing activities impacting free cash flow available to equity holders, despite an underlying growth trend over time.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

lululemon athletica inc., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands)
FCFE per share
Current share price (P)
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
Nike Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Consumer Durables & Apparel
P/FCFE, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02).

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If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

lululemon athletica inc., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 2, 2025 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 29, 2023 Jan 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Feb 2, 2020
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands)2
FCFE per share3
Share price1, 4
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Nike Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Consumer Durables & Apparel
P/FCFE, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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3 2025 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
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4 Closing price as at the filing date of lululemon athletica inc. Annual Report.

5 2025 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
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Share Price
The share price demonstrates significant volatility over the observed period. It increased sharply from $200.80 in early 2020 to a peak of $343.97 in early 2022. Subsequently, a decline was noted in early 2023 to $320.31, followed by a substantial rise to $478.84 in early 2024. However, in early 2025, the price dropped again to $341.53, indicating fluctuations in market valuation.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) per Share
The FCFE per share exhibits an overall upward trend with some variability. Starting from $2.97 in 2020, it increased steadily to $7.78 by 2022. A notable decrease occurred in 2023 to $2.58, but the metric surged subsequently to $13.05 in 2024 and remained relatively stable at $13.13 in 2025. This pattern suggests periods of fluctuating cash flow generation capability per share, with improvements in the most recent years.
Price to FCFE (P/FCFE) Ratio
The P/FCFE ratio shows considerable fluctuations over the years. It remained elevated around 67.67 to 72 from 2020 to 2021, then decreased to 44.24 in 2022. In 2023, there was a sharp increase to 124.26, indicating a potential market premium or diminished cash flow. This was followed by a strong decline to 36.70 in 2024 and further down to 26.02 in 2025, reflecting a more attractive valuation relative to free cash flow in the latter years.
Overall Insights
The data reveals a complex dynamic between share price and cash flow per share. While FCFE per share generally improved in the long term, the share price experienced considerable ups and downs, particularly notable with the high peak in 2024. The P/FCFE ratio's volatility implies sensitivity in market sentiment about the company's cash flow prospects. The declining P/FCFE ratio toward 2025 may indicate improved market valuation relative to cash flow generation, suggesting increased investor confidence or a recalibration of expectations.