Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 92
Quality 67
Growth 25
Balance sheet 59
Cash quality 16
Capital allocation 92
Momentum 13

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

5.67 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.77 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 92, quality 67, growth 25, balance sheet 59, cash quality 16, capital allocation 92, momentum 13. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

5.67, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.77 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.