Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33LD) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.45 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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CHIX:33LD Lululemon Athletica Inc CHIX:33LD
68 GF Score
Price €97.60
GF Value €306.40
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lululemon Athletica EV-to-EBITDA?

Lululemon Athletica CHIX:33LD 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 21.94. GuruFocus rates CHIX:33LD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €306.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 948 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lululemon Athletica ranks better than 76.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lululemon Athletica's enterprise value is €11,954 Mil. Lululemon Athletica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,194 Mil. Therefore, Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:33Ld' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.27   Med: 21.94   Max: 52.87
Current: 5.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lululemon Athletica was 52.87. The lowest was 5.27. And the median was 21.94.

CHIX:33Ld's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.05% of 948 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.85 vs CHIX:33Ld: 5.30

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-25), Lululemon Athletica's stock price is €97.60. Lululemon Athletica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €10.591. Therefore, Lululemon Athletica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.22.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Lululemon Athletica  (CHIX:33Ld) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Lululemon Athletica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=97.60/10.591
=9.22

Lululemon Athletica's share price for today is €97.60.
Lululemon Athletica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €10.591.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Lululemon Athletica EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lululemon Athletica EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lululemon Athletica Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.05 8.22 7.10 7.51 6.38

CHIX:33LD vs GAP, VSXY, BURL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


CHIX:33LD
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Lululemon Athletica EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=11953.618/2193.657
=5.45

Lululemon Athletica's current Enterprise Value is €11,954 Mil.
Lululemon Athletica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,194 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 mean?
Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33LD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica. This is 75% below median its historical median of 21.94. Over the past decade, Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.27 to 52.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #227 out of 948 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lululemon Athletica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 21.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.27 to a high of 52.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Lululemon Athletica's value of 5.45 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #227 out of 948 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 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lululemon Athletica's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GAP and VSXY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #227 out of 948 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lululemon Athletica in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Lululemon Athletica's value of 5.45 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lululemon Athletica's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.27 to 52.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.94 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Lululemon Athletica has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.85, based on 948 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lululemon Athletica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 is 38.4% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lululemon Athletica's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 21.94. 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 (CHIX:33LD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €306.40, compared to a current price of €97.60 — trading 68.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 21.94 and 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.85. Lululemon Athletica's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33LD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45 as of Jul. 25, 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 (CHIX:33LD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lululemon Athletica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €97.60 is trading 68.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €306.40. GuruFocus considers Lululemon Athletica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:33LD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.45 (75% below median its 10-year median of 21.94)
  • GF Value™: €306.40 vs. price of €97.60 (68.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#227 of 948)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:33LD 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.
68GF Score

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