Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
$88.55
-0.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.18B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$158.72
-1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lululemon Athletica Inc. generates 111% more annual revenue ($11.10B vs $5.27B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 9.6%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ANF
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.6%
Fair Value
$121.34
Current Price
$88.55
$32.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-95.2%
Fair Value
$90.10
Current Price
$158.72
$68.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
Areas to Watch
3.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANF
The strongest argument for ANF centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : ANF
The primary concerns for ANF are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
ANF is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (960M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 59/100). ANF offers better value entry with a 24.6% margin of safety. 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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., is a specialty retailer. The company is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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