Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$158.72
-1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.62B
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$123.06
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $973.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 6323% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $11.10B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 3.1%. 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-
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-563.0%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$123.06
$104.50 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%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LULU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Visit Website →Walmart Inc. Common Stock
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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