Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$131.18
-1.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.67B
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$318.79
-0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $610.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Visa Inc. Class A generates 288% more annual revenue ($43.03B vs $11.10B). V leads profitability with a 51.7% profit margin vs 14.2%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.62. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
V
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$608.14
Current Price
$131.18
$476.96 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for V.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.3%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 35.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.7% and operating margin at 67.3%. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LULU profiles as a value stock while V is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LULU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (72/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 51.7% margins and 17.1% revenue growth. LULU offers better value entry with a 71.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Visit Website →Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
Visit Website →Compare with Other APPAREL RETAIL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?