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TIVP033: Lululemon (LULU): Still the King of Athleisure? w/ Shawn O’Malley & Daniel Mahncke

·1 hr 28 min·5 clips
Sean explains the retail paradox: as Lululemon becomes mainstream, it risks losing the cool factor that drives its premium pricing.
The hosts analyze Lululemon, discussing its strong financials, brand power, and DTC strategy, while debating risks like market saturation and competition. They explore valuation metrics, concluding the stock may be undervalued at 15 times earnings given growth prospects in China and men's categories.

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A careful case for Lulu that tests whether premium status can last.

This episode lays out a disciplined bull case for Lulu, built on the contrast between almost 20% annual sales growth over the last three years, 59% gross margins, strong operating margins, a five-year average return on invested capital of 35%, and a stock price around 15 times…

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You want to pressure-test whether Lululemon's premium is moat or status.

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