Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.33%.
The industry rank for Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:33L's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 55.14% of 963
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs HAM:33L: 7.33
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Lululemon Athletica 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Lululemon Athletica 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % 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.
HAM:33L vs GAP, VSXY, BURL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % 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 the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Lululemon Athletica (HAM:33L) has a 5-Year RORE % of 7.33 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #432 out of 963 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Lululemon Athletica's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.58. Lululemon Athletica's value of 7.33 is 104.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #432 out of 963 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lululemon Athletica has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lululemon Athletica's 5-Year RORE % compare to GAP and VSXY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lululemon Athletica ranks #432 out of 963 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Lululemon Athletica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.58. Lululemon Athletica's value of 7.33 is 104.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.58, based on 963 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lululemon Athletica's current 5-Year RORE % of 7.33 is 104.7% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Lululemon Athletica and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lululemon Athletica's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.33. 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 (HAM:33L) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €322.20, compared to a current price of €103.80 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 7.33 and 104.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.58. Lululemon Athletica's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lululemon Athletica (HAM:33L), the current 5-Year RORE % is 7.33 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 (HAM:33L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lululemon Athletica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €103.80 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €322.20.
GuruFocus considers Lululemon Athletica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:33L:
5-Year RORE %: 7.33
GF Value™: €322.20 vs. price of €103.80 (67.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#432 of 963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:33L 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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