Lululemon AthleticaLTS:0JVT -3.39%78 Buyback Yield % is 8.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 489% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JVT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $356.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 410 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lululemon Athletica ranks better than 96.59% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0JVT vs GAP, VSXY, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lululemon Athletica (LTS:0JVT) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. This is 489% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 8.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #14 out of 410 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lululemon Athletica's current Buyback Yield % of 8.42 is 489% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 8.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Lululemon Athletica's value of 8.42 is 6137% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #14 out of 410 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lululemon Athletica has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lululemon Athletica's Buyback Yield % compare to GAP and VSXY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #14 out of 410 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lululemon Athletica in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Lululemon Athletica's value of 8.42 is 6137% above this benchmark. Historically, Lululemon Athletica's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 8.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Lululemon Athletica has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lululemon Athletica's current Buyback Yield % of 8.42 is 6137% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lululemon Athletica's current Buyback Yield % is 8.42, which is 489% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lululemon Athletica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lululemon Athletica (LTS:0JVT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $356.89, compared to a current price of $114.98 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.42, which is 489% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 6137% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Lululemon Athletica's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lululemon Athletica (LTS:0JVT), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lululemon Athletica (LTS:0JVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lululemon Athletica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $114.98 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $356.89.
GuruFocus considers Lululemon Athletica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JVT:
Buyback Yield %: 8.42 (489% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: $356.89 vs. price of $114.98 (67.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6137% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#14 of 410)
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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 athletic activities such as yoga and running. Lululemon also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. It sells its products through digital channels, a small number of wholesale partners, more than 800 company-owned stores in about two dozen countries in North America, Asia, and Western Europe, and about 45 franchised locations in the Middle East and Europe. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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