Performed a team-based valuation analysis of Lululemon Athletica, which includes financial and strategic assessments, a DCF analysis, and a final presentation to industry executives and faculty. Valuation as of February 1, 2017.
2. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share,
compared to the market value of $66 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in international
markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated store
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app for
increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of total revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market share
potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR by 2020
2
3. Lululemon has experienced significant stock fluctuations over the
last two quarters
Source: YCharts
$66
$58
3
5. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share,
compared to the market value of $66 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in international
markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated store
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app for
increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of total revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market
share potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR
5
6. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Athleisure is expected to maintain a strong global presence
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120
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180
200
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
MarketrevenueinbillionU.S.dollars
Projected Development of the Global Sports Apparel
Market Revenue
Source: Statista
CAGR 4.1%
7. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Lululemon is the premium brand of fashionable and high-
performing athletic apparel
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8. Lululemon uses a unique strategy to differentiate themselves from
their competitors in the men’s market
8Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation 8
9. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Menswear in the U.S. apparel retail industry is projected to see
3.0% annual growth
Goal for men’s business to
become a quarter of retail
revenue by 2020
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80
90
100
110
120
130
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E 2024E 2025E
SalesinbillionofU.S.dollars
Growth in U.S. Menswear Apparel Retail
Source: MarketLine
CAGR 3.0%
10. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share,
compared to the market value of $66 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in international
markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated stores
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app
for increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of total revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market share
potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR by 2020
10
11. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Lululemon’s direct to consumer sales are increasing
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1,200
1,400
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
SalesinmillionsofU.S.dollars
Forecast of Direct to Consumer Sales
CAGR: 19.3%
12. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Direct to consumer as a percent of total revenue will increase
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Total Revenue = Company-Operated + Direct to Consumer + Other
2016 A
Company-Operated
● 72.70%
Direct to Consumer
● 19.33%
2017 E
(our prediction)
Company-Operated
● 71.50%
Direct to Consumer
● 20.43%
2025 E
(our prediction)
Company-Operated
● 61.90%
Direct to Consumer
● 29.23%
2013 A
Company-Operated
● 77.24%
Direct to Consumer
● 16.53%
13. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Lululemon is working to improve visual products and app
development
Digital ecosystem Data intelligence
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14. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in
international markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated store
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app for
increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of total revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market share
potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR by 2020
14
15. International markets are capturing more market share of athletic
apparel
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Market Share of Sportswear Market by Region
United States Europe Asia Pacific Others
Source: Statista
Underlying Markets| e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation 15
16%
16% 17% 17% 19% 17% 21%
20%
22%
24%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Market Share of Sportswear Market by Region
United States Europe Asia Pacific Others
Source: Statista
16. Growth of athletic apparel in Asia is much more aggressive than in
other markets
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348.51
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100
150
200
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400
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
MarketinbillionU.S.dollars
Size of Sportswear Market Worldwide
CAGR 7.2%
Source: Statista
$76.9B
2016 Industry
Market Share
$90.6B
2017E Industry
Market Share
Underlying Markets| e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation 16
17. Rapid expansion in Asia sets Lululemon up for strong growth
Lululemon Asia Store Locations
Underlying Markets| e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
201320142015201620172017 Showrooms
17
Singapore
1
Singapore
3
China
6
Hong Kong
3
South Korea
3
Japan
1
Singapore
2
Hong Kong
2
Singapore
3
China
3
Hong Kong
3
South Korea
2
56
2025E Asia
Store Locations
11
2016 Asia
Store Locations
26
2017E Asia
Store Locations
Singapore
3
China
3
Hong Kong
3
South Korea
3
Japan
1
18. 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Market Share of Sportswear Market by Region
United States Europe Asia Pacific Others
European expansion for athletic apparel is not as strong as other
markets
Underlying Markets| e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
6.1%
Asia Pacific CAGR
3.8%
Europe CAGR
4.3%
Global CAGR
Source: Statista, MarketLine
18
Health & Fitness Industry
30%
29% 29% 28% 29% 31% 29% 25%
22% 20%
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Market Share of Sportswear Market by Region
United States Europe Asia Pacific Others
19. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share,
compared to the market value of $66 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in international
markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated store
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app for
increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of market revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market share
potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR by 2020
19
20. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
The number of Lululemon stores around the world is continuing to
grow
20
21. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
The number of Lululemon stores around the world is continuing to
grow, driving revenue growth but increasing costs
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EBIT
22. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Our value drivers determined our assumptions
Average Square
Feet
24 sq. ft. per year
Direct to Consumer Revenue
2014 2016 2017E... ...2025E
% of Rev: 18% 19% 20% 29%
Growth Rate: 22% 13% 21% 8%
Asia Store
Openings
2017: 15 stores
Subsequent
Growth:
(2018 - 2025)
10%
Average
Sales/Square Foot
$20 per year
SG&A
2014 2016 2017E... ...2025E
% of Rev: 30% 33% 34% 31%
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23. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share price of $64
Financial Assumptions Key Results
● Risk-free rate: 2.47%
● Beta: 0.949
● WACC: 7.77%
● Terminal Growth Rate: 3.0%
● Terminal forecast year: 2025
● Tax Rate: 35%
$2.6B
2025E Revenue:
Company-Operated
$1.2B
2025E Revenue:
Direct to Consumer
$4.2B
2025E Revenue
$800M
2025E EBIT
$64
Price Per Share
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24. Key drivers of our valuation model
Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation 24
25. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Due to its sensitivity to WACC and Terminal Growth Rate, Lululemon
could be valued between $58 - $71
Terminal Growth Rate
2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50%WACCß
6.90%
7.50%
7.77%
8.06%
8.62%
0.8
0.9
0.949
1.0
1.1
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26. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
Cutting costs presents Lululemon with the opportunity to increase
its market value
SG&A as % of Revenue
32% 33% 34% 35% 36%
48%
49%
50%
51%
52%
COGSas%ofRevenue
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27. Underlying Markets | e-Commerce | Global Expansion | Valuation
There are potential risks to Lululemon’s value and growth
Men’s
Costs
Competition
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28. Lululemon is positioned for growth and should be valued at $64 per share,
compared to the market value of $66 per share
Attractive Underlying
Markets
● Recognizes large potential for growth in international
markets
● Aggressive acceleration in company-operated store
openings in Asia
e-Commerce
Penetration
Global Expansion
Fairly Valued
● Pushing to improve their website and mobile app for
increased online sales
● Efforts expected to become 25% of total revenue by
2022
● Entering untapped markets and strengthening core
business model suggest great growth potential
● The firm is valued at $8.1B, implying a target share
price of $64
● Entering untapped segments with great market share
potential
● Aiming for a quarter of revenue to come from their
men’s products with a 3.0% CAGR by 2020
28
Editor's Notes
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info
CEO Laurent Potdevin had said during the first quarter that the year was off to a "slow start" amid weak online sales and competition from companies like Under Armour and Amazon that were also designing workout clothes suitable for everyday wear
Lululemon said adjusted earnings per share in the first quarter was $0.32, beating analysts' forecast for $0.28, according to Bloomberg. Net revenue totaled $520.31 million, ahead of the estimate for $513.69 million.
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info
Describe chart
Lulu has tapped into the male market using their comfortable yet professional slacks, introducing the brand to men through a product that is unique from its competitors and will then encourage their male customers to continue shopping at Lulu
Lulu has achieved a balance between performance and fashion: the company is positioned to cater to male market with products that are both fashionable and functionable, particularly through innovative technology in fabrics→ Silverescent
There is evidently a danger associated with competing too closely with Nike:
However, Lulu has differentiated itself through its utilization of athleisure
How did under armour evolve? (Appendix)
Lulu has tapped into the male market through their comfortable yet professional slacks. By using this strategy, Lulu is introducing their brand to men through products that are unique from their close competitors, such as Nike, and will then encourage their male customers to continue shopping at Lulu
-Describe graph: Bigger square footage in new stores for men’s products: reflected in model
-CAGR compound annual growth rate: 3%--> industry will grow annually by 3% through 2025
-Leading to Lulu’s goal for men’s business will become a quarter of the business by 2020
-This goal is reflected in our growing average store size, which increases by 24 square feet per year beginning in 2017 to accommodate the expanding array of men’s products
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info
Research shows this, but we think that we need to be more conservative (our model)
A big key of its digital strategy is data — specifically data intelligence
Investing in the development of a digital ecosystem
Working with AgilOne, a CRM engine and data intelligence company
Provide insight on everything related to customer behavior, transactions data to social media, what customers are likely to buy and this will allow this brand to personalize the customer experience
Create genuine authentic engagement and help customers in their journey
Be a global “connector” from the company to their consumers
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info
MEKKO add ins
MEKKO add ins
Need to add dates & rework structure !!
Rework layout
3% overvalue
Title: something about how these support a valuation range of $50-$80
Hard to find a reasonable beta (since the market has been going up, but Lulu has been going up and down) → settled on Bloomberg
Solid business (but we are conservative) → look where they could be
One more thing that shows what they could be doing to improve their value
Broken car that needs to be fixed
But our model is conservative and pops up lower than market is trading
So maybe market is too pessimistic today (tie into stock price drop)
We think they have potential, but they need to better implement some of the value drivers we talked about
What they can do to mitigate these risks...
Will they keep the men’s brand separate or create a separate chain? → implications for number of stores (depreciation/capx/stores)
undervalued and then stock dropped to 40--> What happened since?
Company’s recent releases in info