(RL) Ralph Lauren - Ratings and Ratios
Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Home Products, Fragrances
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Description: RL Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products, operating across multiple brands and channels. The companys diverse product portfolio includes apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, and fragrances, sold through various distribution channels, including department stores, specialty stores, retail stores, and e-commerce platforms.
From a business perspective, Ralph Laurens diversified brand portfolio is a key strength, with brands such as Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren catering to different customer segments and preferences. The companys ability to expand its reach through licensing partnerships and direct-to-consumer channels is also a significant advantage, allowing it to tap into new markets and customer bases.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate Ralph Laurens performance include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and return on equity (ROE). With a reported ROE of 29.90, Ralph Lauren demonstrates a strong ability to generate returns on shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys operating margin and cash flow generation capabilities are also important metrics to monitor, as they indicate the companys ability to maintain profitability and invest in growth initiatives.
From a valuation perspective, Ralph Laurens price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.10 and forward P/E of 20.12 suggest that the stock is trading at a premium to its earnings. However, the companys strong brand portfolio, diversified distribution channels, and robust financial performance may justify this premium. Investors should consider monitoring the companys future earnings growth and guidance to assess whether the current valuation is justified.
RL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 17,760m |
| Sub-Industry | Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-06-11 |
RL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 91.2% |
| Fundamental | 80.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 67.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 51.0% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.16 of 5 |
RL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.28% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.42% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 36.20% |
| Payout Consistency | 95.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.3% |
RL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 74% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 83.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 82.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 36.72% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.97 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.53 |
| Alpha | 59.31 |
| Beta | 1.119 |
| Volatility | 34.62% |
| Current Volume | 578.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 597.5k |
| Stop Loss | 288 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.97 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5
| Net Income (794.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 437.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.97pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.25% (prev 28.20%; Δ -1.95pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.15 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.13b > Net Income 794.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.15b) to EBITDA (1.28b) ratio: 0.90 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.84 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (62.5m) change vs 12m ago -3.25% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 68.20% (prev 67.18%; Δ 1.02pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 101.2% (prev 100.1%; Δ 1.15pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 21.00 (EBITDA TTM 1.28b / Interest Expense TTM 50.6m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.38
| (A) 0.25 = (Total Current Assets 4.20b - Total Current Liabilities 2.29b) / Total Assets 7.75b |
| (B) 1.00 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 7.76b / Total Assets 7.75b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.00 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.15 = EBIT TTM 1.06b / Avg Total Assets 7.20b |
| (D) 1.44 = Book Value of Equity 7.52b / Total Liabilities 5.24b |
| Total Rating: 7.38 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 80.39
| 1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.39% = 2.20 |
| 3. FCF Margin 10.48% = 2.62 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.75 = 2.22 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.48 = 0.99 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 29.91% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 31.52% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 32.87% = 1.64 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 3.12% = 0.39 |
| 10. EPS Trend 36.59% = 0.91 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 19.09% = 1.91 |
What is the price of RL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.89%, over one month by -1.29%, over three months by +7.27% and over the past year by +76.56%.
Is Ralph Lauren a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of RL is around 364.55 USD . This means that RL is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +22.77% (Margin of Safety).
Is RL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the RL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 339.2 | 14.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 339.2 | 14.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 412.5 | 38.9% |
Last update: 2025-08-27 10:00
RL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.28b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 23.3998
P/E Forward = 20.6612
P/S = 2.4376
P/B = 7.0609
P/EG = 2.1753
Beta = 1.543
Revenue TTM = 7.29b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.06b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.28b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.24b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 661.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.90b USD (Calculated: Short Term 661.8m + Long Term 1.24b)
Net Debt = 1.15b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 17.38b USD (17.76b + Debt 1.90b - CCE 2.28b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 21.00 (Ebit TTM 1.06b / Interest Expense TTM 50.6m)
FCF Yield = 4.39% (FCF TTM 763.8m / Enterprise Value 17.38b)
FCF Margin = 10.48% (FCF TTM 763.8m / Revenue TTM 7.29b)
Net Margin = 10.91% (Net Income TTM 794.7m / Revenue TTM 7.29b)
Gross Margin = 68.20% ((Revenue TTM 7.29b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.32b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.31 (Enterprise Value 17.38b / Book Value Of Equity 7.52b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.75% (Interest Expense 14.2m / Debt 1.90b)
Taxrate = -21.86% (set to none) (from yearly Income Tax Expense: -207.8m / 950.7m)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 1.84 (Total Current Assets 4.20b / Total Current Liabilities 2.29b)
Debt / Equity = 0.75 (Debt 1.90b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.52b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.48 (Net Debt 1.15b / EBITDA 1.28b)
Debt / FCF = 2.49 (Debt 1.90b / FCF TTM 763.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.52b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.25% (Net Income 794.7m, Total Assets 7.75b )
RoE = 31.52% (Net Income TTM 794.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.52b)
RoCE = 28.27% (Ebit 1.06b / (Equity 2.52b + L.T.Debt 1.24b))
RoIC = 29.91% (Ebit 1.06b / (Assets 7.75b - Current Assets 4.20b))
WACC = unknown (E(17.76b)/V(19.66b) * Re(10.14%)) + (D(1.90b)/V(19.66b) * Rd(0.75%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.23%
Discount Rate = 10.14% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.93% ; FCFE base≈825.4m ; Y1≈1.02b ; Y5≈1.74b
Fair Price DCF = 533.3 (DCF Value 20.63b / Shares Outstanding 38.7m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 32.87 | Revenue CAGR: 3.12%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 5.20
EPS Correlation: 36.59 | EPS CAGR: 19.09%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -1.05
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