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Lululemon AthleticaCHIX:33LD 68 Net-Net Working Capital is €-9.14 as of Apr. 2026. 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 328 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lululemon Athletica ranks worse than 304877.74% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Lululemon Athletica's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-9.14.
The industry rank for Lululemon Athletica's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:33Ld's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.005 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33Ld) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Lululemon Athletica Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Lululemon Athletica Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lululemon Athletica's Net-Net Working Capital 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.
CHIX:33LD vs GAP, VSXY, BURL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lululemon Athletica's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lululemon Athletica's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lululemon Athletica's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €-9.14 mean?
Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33LD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-9.14 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica According to the industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Lululemon Athletica's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Lululemon Athletica's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-9.14. Based on the distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to GAP and VSXY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #999999 out of 328 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Lululemon Athletica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.01, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lululemon Athletica's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-9.14. 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 Net-Net Working Capital is €-9.14. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lululemon Athletica (CHIX:33LD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-9.14 as of Apr. 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:
Net-Net Working Capital: €-9.14
GF Value™: €306.40 vs. price of €97.60 (68.1% below fair value)
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 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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