Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)vsShoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$158.72
-1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.62B
SCVL
Shoe Carnival Inc
$17.87
-0.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $490.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lululemon Athletica Inc. generates 870% more annual revenue ($11.10B vs $1.14B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 5.1%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SCVL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-95.2%
Fair Value
$90.10
Current Price
$158.72
$68.62 premium
Margin of Safety
-39.9%
Fair Value
$14.28
Current Price
$17.87
$3.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SCVL
The strongest argument for SCVL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SCVL
The primary concerns for SCVL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCVL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
LULU is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (960M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 55/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Shoe Carnival, Inc., is a family footwear retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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