Ralph Lauren Corp (RL)
Fair ValueFundamental
78
Price
$355.07
Market Cap
$21.28B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Ralph Lauren Corporation designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company offers apparel, including a range of men's, women's, and children's clothing; footwear and accessories, which comprise casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, sneakers, sandals, eyewear, watches, fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, and umbrellas, as well as leather goods comprising handbags, luggage, small leather goods, and belts; home products, such as bed and bath lines, furniture, fabric and wall coverings, lighting, dining, floor coverings, decorative accessories, and giftware; and fragrances. The company sells apparel and accessories under the Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps brands; women's fragrances under the Ralph Lauren Collection, Woman by Ralph Lauren, Romance Collection, and Ralph Collection brand names; and men's fragrances under the Ralph's Club, Purple Label, Polo Blue, Polo Red, Polo Green, Polo Black, Polo 67, Safari, Polo Sport, and Big Pony Men's brand names. Its restaurant collection includes The Polo Bar in New York City; RL Restaurant in Chicago; Ralph's in Paris; The Bar at Ralph Lauren located in Milan; Ralph's Bar located in Chengdu, China; and Ralph's Coffee concept. The company sells its products to department stores, specialty stores, and golf and pro shops, as well as directly to consumers through its retail stores, concession-based shop-within-shops, and its digital commerce sites. It operates retail stores and concession-based shop-within-shops; and operates Ralph Lauren stores and shops through licensing partners. Ralph Lauren Corporation was founded in 1967 and is based in New York, New York.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$8.36B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)
Net Income
$983M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)
Free Cash Flow
-
Total Equity
$2.84B
Total Liabilities
$4.90B
Current Ratio
2.04
Interest Coverage
22.41
Debt/EBITDA
2.13
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$334.63
Current Price
$355.07
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value Range
$226.18 - $443.08
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
22.37
ROE
33.1%
P/B Ratio
4.92
P/FCF
-
Gross Margin
70.3%
ROIC
17.1%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
17.1%
WACC
10.6%
ROIC − WACC
+6.4 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (19)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 8.12%
- Price CAGR 14.15%
- ROIC 17.0%
- Gross Margin 70.3%
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 14.9%
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- ROE 35.6%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 13.0%
- Analyst Consensus 89% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 5.2%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.34
- Share Dilution -2.7%
- Net Margin Trend 11.8% vs 10.9%
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Failed (4)
- P/B Ratio 4.92
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Unknown)
Unavailable (5)
- P/FCF NaN
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Strong financial health
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ralph Lauren | Executive Chairman & Chief Creative Officer | 85 |
| Mr. Patrice Jean Louis Louvet | President, CEO & Director | 60 |
| Mr. David Lauren | Vice Chairman, Chief Branding & Innovation Officer and Strategic Advisor to the CEO | 53 |
| Mr. Justin M. Picicci | Chief Financial Officer | 46 |
| Mr. Robert Ranftl | Chief Operating Officer | 53 |
| Ms. Halide Alagoz | Chief Product & Merchandising Officer | 53 |
| Ms. Corinna Van der Ghinst | SVP, Global Head of Strategy & Investor Relations | - |
| Mr. Avery S. Fischer | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 58 |
| Ms. Katie Ioanilli | Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer | - |
| Ms. Iris Langlois-Meurinne | Global Chief Marketing Officer | 49 |
Audit Risk
4
Board Risk
10
Compensation Risk
3
Shareholder Rights Risk
10
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-05-21
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-08-06
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-09-03
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Income History
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Latest News
Recent headlines for RL, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 5/22/2026POSITIVEThese Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Ralph Lauren After Upbeat Q4 Results
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) exceeded Q4 expectations, prompting analysts to revise their price targets upwards. The company projects mid-single-digit revenue growth for fiscal year 2027, signaling a positive outlook. This upbeat performance and forward-looking guidance contributed to a 1.2% stock price increase on Friday. Investors will be watching RL's ability to execute on its growth strategy and maintain its market position in the competitive apparel sector.
- 5/21/2026NEUTRALTranscript: Ralph Lauren Q4 2026 Earnings Conference Call
The transcript of Ralph Lauren Corporation's Q4 2026 Earnings Conference Call has been released. While the call itself is an informational event, it typically contains management discussions on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and future outlook. Investors will scrutinize the call for details on sales trends, profitability, inventory management, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The absence of immediate market-moving news in the title suggests a neutral initial reaction, pending a deeper analysis of the call's content for specific financial figures or strategic shifts.
- 3/24/2026POSITIVEThis Ralph Lauren Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) has been upgraded by Wall Street analysts, signaling a positive outlook for the company's stock. This upgrade, alongside others for STRO, JKS, AJG, and ECL, suggests a broader trend of increased institutional confidence in these specific equities. Investors should note that analyst upgrades often precede upward price movements, driven by revised earnings expectations or perceived undervaluation. The specific rationale behind RL's upgrade, detailed on Benzinga's analyst ratings page, is crucial for understanding the potential upside.
- 3/6/2026NEUTRALDemystifying Ralph Lauren: Insights From 15 Analyst Reviews
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) has seen mixed analyst ratings. In March 2022, Wedbush downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral. Prior to this, in February 2022, JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating, while UBS maintained a Buy rating. This divergence in analyst sentiment suggests a lack of clear consensus on the stock's immediate prospects. Investors should consider these varied perspectives when evaluating potential entry or exit points for RL.
via Markets Gazette