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Lulu Retail HoldingsADX:LULU 19 Net Margin % is 2.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates ADX:LULU with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lulu Retail Holdings ranks better than 50.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lulu Retail Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:LULU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 2.58 Max: 3.27
Current: 2.31
ADX:LULU's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.35% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.285
vs ADX:LULU: 2.31
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Lulu Retail Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Lulu Retail Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lulu Retail Holdings's Net Margin % 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Lulu Retail Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Lulu Retail Holdings Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lulu Retail Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lulu Retail Holdings's Net Margin % 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.
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a Net Margin % of 2.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lulu Retail Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Lulu Retail Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.12 to 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lulu Retail Holdings ranks #561 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Lulu Retail Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.32% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Lulu Retail Holdings' value of 2.32% is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lulu Retail Holdings ranks #561 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lulu Retail Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lulu Retail Holdings' Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lulu Retail Holdings ranks #561 out of 1130 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lulu Retail Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Lulu Retail Holdings' value of 2.32% is 1.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lulu Retail Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.12 to 3.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Lulu Retail Holdings 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.29, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lulu Retail Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.32% is 1.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lulu Retail Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lulu Retail Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.32%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a current Net Margin % of 2.32%. The current Net Margin % is 2.32%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 1.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.29. Lulu Retail Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU), the current Net Margin % is 2.32% as of Mar. 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.
Lulu Retail Holdings PLC is a full-line retailer with stores in all GCC countries (pan-GCC retailer) by selling space, with sales (retail sales value), and the number of stores. The Group operates retail stores under the LuLu brand in the UAE, the KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other countries. It has an omnichannel presence in the form of three formats of brick-and-mortar stores catering to various shopping occasions: hypermarkets (one-stop shop), express stores (everyday shopping), and mini markets (grab and go). Additionally, the Group has an e-commerce presence through its website and mobile application, supported by a partnership with Amazon in the UAE. Its reportable segments are: UAE, which generates the maximum revenue, Qatar, KSA, Oman, and Kuwait.
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