LEVI
BULLISH
$22.3
Live
Levi Strauss & Co. · NYSE
Target $26.87
(+20.5%)
$15.32
52W Range
$24.82
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$8.58B
P/E
16.4
ROE
25.4%
Profit margin
9.5%
Debt/Equity
1.05
Dividend yield
2.51%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
LEVI presents a compelling growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) opportunity, anchored by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a current price ($22.30) that sits comfortably below its growth-based intrinsic value of $40.12. While the Graham Number suggests a lower defensive floor of $13.25, the company's exceptional ROE of 25.41% and strong earnings growth (32.6% YoY) justify a premium. Despite bearish insider sentiment and a weak technical trend, the fundamental trajectory is supported by consistent earnings beats and a P/E ratio significantly lower than the sector average.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability with ROE at 25.41% and Gross Margin at 61.69%
Robust growth profile with 32.6% YoY earnings growth and 14.1% revenue growth
Attractive valuation relative to sector (P/E 16.40 vs Sector Avg 33.10)
Consistent earnings track record with 3 of the last 4 quarters beating estimates
Sustainable dividend profile with a conservative 40.44% payout ratio
Key Risks
Bearish insider activity with $5.44M in recent sales and zero buys
Weak technical trend (0/100) indicating short-term price pressure
Liquidity concerns as indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.83 (below 1.0)
Moderate financial health score (Piotroski 4/9) suggesting room for operational improvement
Exposure to consumer cyclical volatility in the apparel manufacturing industry
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$27.5
+23.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
74
Strong
85
90
70
50
75
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental growth offsetting technical and insider headwinds.
Key drivers: Earnings growth, Sector-relative valuation, High ROE
Confidence
80%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E 16.40, Graham Number $13.25, Intrinsic Value $40.12
Positives
- P/E is significantly lower than sector average
- Price is well below intrinsic value of $40.12
Watchpoints
- Trades at a premium to the Graham Number ($13.25)
Future
90/100
Ref Revenue Growth 14.10%, Earnings Growth 32.60%
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue and earnings growth
- Consistent positive earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Cyclical industry risks
Past
70/100
Ref 1Y Change +44.1%, 5Y Change -12.4%
Positives
- Strong 1Y return of +44.1%
- Consistent quarterly beats over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Negative 5Y change of -12.4%
Health
50/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Quick Ratio 0.83
Positives
- Current Ratio 1.58 is healthy
- Debt/Equity 1.05 is manageable
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 is only 'Stable'
- Quick Ratio 0.83 indicates tight immediate liquidity
Dividend
75/100
Ref Yield 2.51%, Payout 40.44%
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (40.44%)
- Consistent yield of 2.51%
Watchpoints
- Yield is modest compared to high-yield value stocks
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$22.3
Analyst Target
$26.87
Upside/Downside
+20.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LEVI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
Primary
|
-12.4% | +69.4% | +44.1% | +6.2% | +23.5% | -4.0% |
|
IBP
Installed Building Products, Inc.
Peer
|
+146.5% | +151.4% | +80.2% | +11.0% | +13.8% | -3.5% |
|
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
Peer
|
-9.6% | +193.6% | +24.0% | +7.9% | +1.0% | -7.5% |
|
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+163.1% | +161.4% | -7.9% | +23.3% | +8.7% | -0.6% |
|
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
Peer
|
+708.6% | +134.4% | +88.9% | +2.5% | +5.0% | -1.7% |
LEV
Levi Strauss & Co.
Primary
5Y
-12.4%
3Y
+69.4%
1Y
+44.1%
6M
+6.2%
1M
+23.5%
1W
-4.0%
IBP
Installed Building Products, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+146.5%
3Y
+151.4%
1Y
+80.2%
6M
+11.0%
1M
+13.8%
1W
-3.5%
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-9.6%
3Y
+193.6%
1Y
+24.0%
6M
+7.9%
1M
+1.0%
1W
-7.5%
ALS
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+163.1%
3Y
+161.4%
1Y
-7.9%
6M
+23.3%
1M
+8.7%
1W
-0.6%
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+708.6%
3Y
+134.4%
1Y
+88.9%
6M
+2.5%
1M
+5.0%
1W
-1.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
16.4
Forward P/E
13.28
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.89
P/S Ratio
1.32
EV/Revenue
1.55
EV/EBITDA
10.67
Market Cap
$8.58B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.53%
Operating Margin
12.5%
Gross Margin
61.69%
ROE
25.41%
ROA
7.17%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+14.1%
Earnings Growth
+32.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+14.13%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+30.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.05
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.58
Good
Quick Ratio
0.83
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.11
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$1.7B
Gross Margin
61.9%
Op. Margin
11.9%
Net Margin
10.1%
Total Assets
$6.6B
Liabilities
$4.4B
Equity
$2.2B
Debt/Equity
1.98x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
72%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-24
$N/A
2026-04-07
$0.42
+13.6% surprise
2026-01-28
$0.41
+4.7% surprise
2025-10-09
$0.34
+11.0% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing LEVI against 405 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(26 bullish, 140 neutral, 239 bearish)
P/E Ratio
16.4
This Stock
vs
32.81
Sector Avg
-50.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
25.41%
This Stock
vs
-41.92%
Sector Avg
-160.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
9.53%
This Stock
vs
-5.23%
Sector Avg
-282.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.05
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-30.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
14.1%
This Stock
vs
27.46%
Sector Avg
-48.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.58
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-35.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
|
BULLISH | $8.58B | 16.4 | 25.4% | 9.5% | $22.3 | |
|
IBP
Installed Building Products, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.04B | 30.78 | 37.5% | 8.9% | $298.53 | Compare |
|
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.13B | 11.73 | 23.1% | 5.3% | $24.99 | Compare |
|
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.16B | 13.63 | 40.4% | 22.8% | $109.57 | Compare |
|
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.3B | 16.34 | 31.9% | 8.7% | $595.2 | Compare |
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$8.6B
P/E
16.4
ROE
25.4%
Price
$22.3
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | RODGERS ELLIOTT | Director | Stock Award | 8,381 | - |
| 2026-04-21 | SINGH HARMIT J | Officer | Sale | 231,767 | $5,394,325 |
| 2026-02-25 | PRIME JOSHUA E, | Director | Stock Award | 125 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | ECKERT ROBERT ANDREW | Director | Stock Award | 316 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | MARBERGER DAVID S | Director | Stock Award | 93 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | ALSTEAD TROY M | Director | Stock Award | 75 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | BERAUD JILL | Director | Stock Award | 75 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | JONES JEFFREY J II | Director | Stock Award | 13 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | MCCORMICK CHRISTOPHER J | Director | Stock Award | 195 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | GARTEN YAEL | Director | Stock Award | 98 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | MING JENNY J | Director | Stock Award | 75 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | RODGERS ELLIOTT | Director | Stock Award | 106 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | PATRICK ARTEMIS | Director | Stock Award | 89 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | GEBALLE DANIEL W | Director | Stock Award | 74 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | RODGERS ELLIOTT | Director | Purchase | 216 | $4,752 |
RODGERS ELLIOTT
Director
2026-04-22
8,381 shares
SINGH HARMIT J
Officer
2026-04-21
231,767 shares
·
$5,394,325
PRIME JOSHUA E,
Director
2026-02-25
125 shares
ECKERT ROBERT ANDREW
Director
2026-02-25
316 shares
MARBERGER DAVID S
Director
2026-02-25
93 shares
ALSTEAD TROY M
Director
2026-02-25
75 shares
BERAUD JILL
Director
2026-02-25
75 shares
JONES JEFFREY J II
Director
2026-02-25
13 shares
MCCORMICK CHRISTOPHER J
Director
2026-02-25
195 shares
GARTEN YAEL
Director
2026-02-25
98 shares
MING JENNY J
Director
2026-02-25
75 shares
RODGERS ELLIOTT
Director
2026-02-25
106 shares
PATRICK ARTEMIS
Director
2026-02-25
89 shares
GEBALLE DANIEL W
Director
2026-02-25
74 shares
RODGERS ELLIOTT
Director
2026-02-24
216 shares
·
$4,752
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
DEF 14A
8-K
8-K
10-K
Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) filed its 10-K annual report on January 28, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes detailed management analysis of results of operations and a dedicated section outlining the company's primary risk factors.
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
15 analysts
UBS
2026-04-08
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-04-08
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-04-08
Buy
Buy
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-04-01
Outperform
Outperform
BTIG
2026-04-01
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-02-03
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-01-29
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-01-29
Buy
Buy
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-01-21
Outperform
Outperform
UBS
2026-01-12
Buy
Buy
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