RL
BULLISH
$362.21
Live
Ralph Lauren Corporation · NYSE
Target $412.07
(+13.8%)
$230.63
52W Range
$393.41
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$21.96B
P/E
24.62
ROE
33.8%
Profit margin
11.7%
Debt/Equity
0.99
Dividend yield
1.01%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Ralph Lauren exhibits strong fundamental growth and exceptional profitability, anchored by a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating stable financial health. While the stock trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($125.6), it remains below its growth-based intrinsic value ($433.95), reflecting its status as a luxury brand with high pricing power. Exceptional ROE (33.85%) and consistent earnings beats over 25 quarters provide a strong floor, though bearish insider activity and technical trends suggest short-term volatility.
Key Strengths
Exceptional gross margins (69.65%) and operating margins (20.09%)
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 33.85%
Consistent earnings track record with 3/4 recent beats and high average surprises
Robust growth profile with 24.90% YoY earnings growth
Healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.10
Key Risks
Bearish insider sentiment, specifically significant selling by the CEO
Very weak technical trend (10/100) suggesting short-term downward momentum
High Price-to-Book ratio (7.60) indicating a steep valuation premium
Exposure to consumer cyclical volatility in the apparel sector
Significant gap between defensive fair value (Graham Number) and current market price
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$395.5
+9.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
72
Strong
55
88
92
65
60
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental growth offsetting short-term technical and insider headwinds.
Key drivers: Earnings growth, Profitability margins, Consistent EPS surprises
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E (24.62) is lower than the sector average (31.98)
Watchpoints
- Trades far above Graham Number ($125.6)
- High P/B ratio of 7.60
Future
88/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth (12.20%)
- Accelerating earnings growth (24.90%)
- Positive analyst target price ($412.07)
Watchpoints
- Cyclical nature of apparel industry
Past
92/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Impressive 5Y change of +194.8%
- Long-term history of beating earnings estimates
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
65/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio (2.10) and Quick ratio (1.44) are strong
- Debt/Equity (0.99) is below sector average (1.78)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Very sustainable payout ratio (24.23%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.01%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$362.21
Analyst Target
$412.07
Upside/Downside
+13.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for RL and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RL
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Primary
|
+194.8% | +238.4% | +63.2% | +13.9% | +2.6% | -2.4% |
|
LEN-B
Lennar Corporation
Peer
|
+25.2% | +1.6% | -10.3% | -24.9% | +10.5% | -1.9% |
|
IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Peer
|
+118.8% | +120.8% | +36.9% | +17.4% | +12.0% | +0.1% |
|
PHM
PulteGroup, Inc.
Peer
|
+107.3% | +85.5% | +17.9% | -0.1% | +1.8% | -6.5% |
|
LEN
Lennar Corporation
Peer
|
-2.0% | -11.5% | -13.1% | -27.3% | +9.3% | -2.1% |
RL
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Primary
5Y
+194.8%
3Y
+238.4%
1Y
+63.2%
6M
+13.9%
1M
+2.6%
1W
-2.4%
LEN
Lennar Corporation
Peer
5Y
+25.2%
3Y
+1.6%
1Y
-10.3%
6M
-24.9%
1M
+10.5%
1W
-1.9%
IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Peer
5Y
+118.8%
3Y
+120.8%
1Y
+36.9%
6M
+17.4%
1M
+12.0%
1W
+0.1%
PHM
PulteGroup, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+107.3%
3Y
+85.5%
1Y
+17.9%
6M
-0.1%
1M
+1.8%
1W
-6.5%
LEN
Lennar Corporation
Peer
5Y
-2.0%
3Y
-11.5%
1Y
-13.1%
6M
-27.3%
1M
+9.3%
1W
-2.1%
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
24.62
Forward P/E
20.13
PEG Ratio
1.62
P/B Ratio
7.6
P/S Ratio
2.8
EV/Revenue
2.88
EV/EBITDA
16.48
Market Cap
$21.96B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
11.73%
Operating Margin
20.09%
Gross Margin
69.65%
ROE
33.85%
ROA
9.57%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.2%
Earnings Growth
+24.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+12.25%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+21.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.99
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.1
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.44
Good
Cash/Share
$37.18
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$2.4B
Gross Margin
69.9%
Op. Margin
20.9%
Net Margin
15.0%
Total Assets
$7.8B
Liabilities
$4.9B
Equity
$2.9B
Debt/Equity
1.71x
Operating CF
$0.8B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
FCF Yield
90%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-21
$N/A
2026-02-05
$6.22
+7.1% surprise
2025-11-06
$3.79
+9.9% surprise
2025-08-07
$3.77
+7.8% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing RL against 457 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(30 bullish, 163 neutral, 264 bearish)
P/E Ratio
24.62
This Stock
vs
31.95
Sector Avg
-22.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
33.85%
This Stock
vs
-50.82%
Sector Avg
-166.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
11.73%
This Stock
vs
-5.41%
Sector Avg
-316.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.99
This Stock
vs
1.77
Sector Avg
-44.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.2%
This Stock
vs
25.46%
Sector Avg
-52.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.1
This Stock
vs
2.48
Sector Avg
-15.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RL
Ralph Lauren Corporation
|
BULLISH | $21.96B | 24.62 | 33.8% | 11.7% | $362.21 | |
|
LEN-B
Lennar Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $22.15B | 12.94 | 8.1% | 5.4% | $89.93 | Compare |
|
IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
|
NEUTRAL | $21.53B | 29.67 | -% | 14.6% | $144.47 | Compare |
|
PHM
PulteGroup, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $22.71B | 11.53 | 16.2% | 12.1% | $119.21 | Compare |
|
LEN
Lennar Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $22.74B | 13.28 | 8.1% | 5.4% | $92.32 | Compare |
RL
Ralph Lauren Corporation
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$22.0B
P/E
24.6
ROE
33.8%
Price
$362.21
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | BENNACK FRANK A JR | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | WALKER DARREN | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | LAUREN RALPH | Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner | Stock Award | 1,260 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | JARRETT VALERIE | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | CUPP DEBRA S | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | ZHANG WEI | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | FINDLEY LINDA | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | AHRENDTS ANGELA J COUCH | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-04-10 | GEORGE MICHAEL A | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-03-04 | ALAGOZ HALIDE | Officer | Sale | 1,120 | $405,440 |
| 2026-02-10 | LOUVET PATRICE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 47,000 | $16,648,555 |
| 2026-01-09 | BENNACK FRANK A JR | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | WALKER DARREN | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | LAUREN RALPH | Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner | Stock Award | 1,294 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | JARRETT VALERIE | Director | Stock Award | 1 | - |
BENNACK FRANK A JR
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
WALKER DARREN
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
LAUREN RALPH
Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner
2026-04-10
1,260 shares
JARRETT VALERIE
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
CUPP DEBRA S
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
ZHANG WEI
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
FINDLEY LINDA
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
AHRENDTS ANGELA J COUCH
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
GEORGE MICHAEL A
Director
2026-04-10
1 shares
ALAGOZ HALIDE
Officer
2026-03-04
1,120 shares
·
$405,440
LOUVET PATRICE
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-10
47,000 shares
·
$16,648,555
BENNACK FRANK A JR
Director
2026-01-09
1 shares
WALKER DARREN
Director
2026-01-09
1 shares
LAUREN RALPH
Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner
2026-01-09
1,294 shares
JARRETT VALERIE
Director
2026-01-09
1 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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10-Q
8-K
10-Q
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10-Q
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
16 analysts
B of A Securities
2026-04-16
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-24
Neutral
Buy
Barclays
2026-03-06
Overweight
Overweight
Jefferies
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-06
Neutral
Neutral
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-02-06
Outperform
Outperform
BTIG
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-02-05
Outperform
Outperform
Evercore ISI Group
2026-02-02
Outperform
Outperform
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