Lululemon Athletica (NEOE:ZLUL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.82 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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NEOE:ZLUL Lululemon Athletica Inc NEOE:ZLUL
67 GF Score
Price C$5.71
GF Value C$16.88
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Lululemon Athletica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lululemon Athletica NEOE:ZLUL 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates NEOE:ZLUL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 800 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lululemon Athletica ranks worse than 81.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-10), Lululemon Athletica's current share price is C$5.71. Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was C$3.13. Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NEOE:ZLUL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 11.06   Max: 22.23
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Lululemon Athletica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.23. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 11.06.

NEOE:ZLUL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.63% of 800 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs NEOE:ZLUL: 1.76

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lululemon Athletica's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was C$30.174. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$3.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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Lululemon Athletica  (NEOE:ZLUL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Lululemon Athletica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lululemon Athletica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Lululemon Athletica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lululemon Athletica Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Data
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NEOE:ZLUL vs BURL, GAP, VSXY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Lululemon Athletica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.71/3.13
=1.82

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lululemon Athletica's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=30.174/134.2375*134.2375
=30.174

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 134.2375.

Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201610 5.257 102.002 6.918
201701 7.588 102.318 9.955
201704 5.096 103.029 6.640
201707 5.410 103.029 7.049
201710 5.756 103.424 7.471
201801 8.506 104.056 10.973
201804 6.085 105.320 7.756
201807 7.063 106.110 8.935
201810 7.306 105.952 9.256
201901 11.732 105.557 14.920
201904 7.969 107.453 9.955
201907 8.852 108.243 10.978
201910 9.237 107.927 11.489
202001 13.974 108.085 17.355
202004 7.002 107.216 8.767
202007 9.317 108.401 11.538
202010 11.281 108.638 13.939
202101 16.806 109.192 20.661
202104 11.699 110.851 14.167
202107 13.929 112.431 16.631
202110 13.853 113.695 16.356
202201 20.750 114.801 24.263
202204 15.851 118.357 17.978
202207 18.896 120.964 20.969
202210 19.887 121.517 21.969
202301 29.111 121.596 32.137
202304 21.140 123.571 22.965
202307 22.933 124.914 24.645
202310 23.842 125.310 25.541
202401 33.986 125.072 36.476
202404 23.908 126.890 25.292
202407 26.043 128.075 27.296
202410 26.849 127.838 28.193
202501 42.687 127.443 44.963
202504 27.427 129.102 28.518
202507 28.888 130.290 29.763
202510 30.275 130.603 31.117
202601 42.781 130.366 44.051
202604 29.437 132.736 29.770
202607 30.174 134.238 30.174

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 mean?
Lululemon Athletica (NEOE:ZLUL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 11.06. Over the past decade, Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 22.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #653 out of 800 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lululemon Athletica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 11.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 22.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. Lululemon Athletica's value of 1.82 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #653 out of 800 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lululemon Athletica has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lululemon Athletica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BURL and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #653 out of 800 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lululemon Athletica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. Lululemon Athletica's value of 1.82 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, Lululemon Athletica's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 22.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 0.52, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.52, based on 800 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lululemon Athletica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 is 250% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lululemon Athletica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 11.06. 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 (NEOE:ZLUL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.88, compared to a current price of C$5.71 — trading 66.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 250% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.52. Lululemon Athletica's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lululemon Athletica (NEOE:ZLUL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82 as of Sep. 10, 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 (NEOE:ZLUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lululemon Athletica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.71 is trading 66.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.88. GuruFocus considers Lululemon Athletica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:ZLUL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.82 (84% below median its 10-year median of 11.06)
  • GF Value™: C$16.88 vs. price of C$5.71 (66.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#653 of 800)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NEOE:ZLUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lululemon Athletica Business Description

Address 1818 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6J 1C7
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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