Ralph Lauren Valuation

RL Stock  USD 353.49  1.60  0.45%   
At this time, the company appears to be overvalued. Ralph Lauren Corp holds a recent Real Value of $291.11 per share. The prevailing price of the company is $353.49. Our model determines the value of Ralph Lauren Corp from analyzing the company fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.34, shares outstanding of 38.76 M, and Operating Margin of 0.14 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Ralph Lauren's valuation include:
Price Book
8.339
Enterprise Value
22.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
17.0127
Price Sales
2.8443
Forward PE
21.7391
Overvalued
Today
353.49
Please note that Ralph Lauren's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Ralph Lauren Corp is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Ralph Lauren's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Ralph stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Ralph Lauren Corp. Since Ralph Lauren is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Ralph Stock. However, Ralph Lauren's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  353.49 Real  291.11 Target  391.68 Hype  353.49 Naive  345.89
The intrinsic value of Ralph Lauren's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence Ralph Lauren's stock price.
289.38
Downside
291.11
Real Value
388.84
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Ralph Lauren Corp helps investors to forecast how Ralph stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Ralph Lauren more accurately as focusing exclusively on Ralph Lauren's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
3.773.884.01
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Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
351.76353.49355.22
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Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
2.512.542.57
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19 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
356.42391.68434.76
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Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Ralph Lauren's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Ralph Lauren's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Ralph Lauren's closest peers.

Ralph Lauren Cash

2.32 Billion

Ralph Lauren Total Value Analysis

Ralph Lauren Corp is at this time expected to have takeover value of 22.76 B with market capitalization of 21.53 B, debt of 2.67 B, and cash on hands of 1.92 B. Please note that takeover value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting mistakes. We encourage investors to methodically examine all of the Ralph Lauren fundamentals before making investment evaluation based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
22.76 B
21.53 B
2.67 B
1.92 B

Ralph Lauren Investor Information

About 96.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.99. Ralph Lauren Corp recorded earning per share (EPS) of 13.53. The entity last dividend was issued on the 26th of December 2025. Based on the analysis of Ralph Lauren's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Ralph Lauren Corp is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities1.5 B1.4 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Ralph Lauren Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Ralph Lauren has an asset utilization ratio of 100.45 percent. This suggests that the Company is making $1.0 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Ralph Lauren Corp is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Ralph Lauren Profitability Analysis

Considering Ralph Lauren's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, Ralph Lauren's profitability may be sliding down. It has an above-average probability of reporting lower numbers next quarter. Profitability indicators assess Ralph Lauren's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1997-06-30
Previous Quarter
220.4 M
Current Value
207.5 M
Quarterly Volatility
91.1 M
 
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At this time, Ralph Lauren's Pretax Profit Margin is quite stable compared to the past year. Operating Profit Margin is expected to rise to 0.12 this year, although the value of Gross Profit will most likely fall to about 3.1 B.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.450.6068
Way Down
Slightly volatile
For Ralph Lauren profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Ralph Lauren Corp to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Ralph Lauren utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Ralph Lauren's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Ralph Lauren over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Ralph Lauren Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing Ralph Lauren's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Ralph Lauren's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Ralph Lauren Corp is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Ralph Lauren is projected to generate 3.8804 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Ralph Lauren earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Ralph Lauren EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Ralph Lauren's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Ralph Lauren, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Ralph Lauren Ownership Allocation

The majority of Ralph Lauren Corp outstanding shares are owned by third-party entities. These institutional holders are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to secure positions in Ralph Lauren Corp to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Ralph Lauren. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Ralph Lauren Corp as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. On October 3, 2025, Representative Ro Khanna of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Ralph Lauren Corp's common stock.

Ralph Lauren Profitability Analysis

The company generated the yearly revenue of 7.08 B. Reported Net Income was 742.9 M with gross profit of 5.24 B.

Ralph Lauren Past Distributions to stockholders

About Ralph Lauren Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Ralph Lauren Corp. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Ralph Lauren Corp based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Ralph Lauren's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Ralph Lauren's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Ralph Lauren. We calculate exposure to Ralph Lauren's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Ralph Lauren's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit5.6 B3.1 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.08  0.12 
Operating Profit Margin 0.08  0.12 
Net Profit Margin 0.03  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.61  0.45 

Ralph Lauren Quarterly Retained Earnings

7.91 Billion

Ralph Lauren's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Ralph Lauren's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Ralph Lauren can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Ralph Lauren represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Ralph, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Ralph Lauren Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Ralph Lauren's Dividends Paid is quite stable compared to the past year. Dividend Payout Ratio is expected to rise to 1.05 this year, although the value of Dividend Yield will most likely fall to 0.01. . At this time, Ralph Lauren's Retained Earnings are quite stable compared to the past year. Price Earnings Ratio is expected to rise to 58.91 this year, although the value of Retained Earnings Total Equity will most likely fall to about 6 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid231.3 M242.8 M
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.01 
Dividend Payout Ratio 1.00  1.05 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 3.01  1.79 
There are various types of dividends Ralph Lauren can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Ralph shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Ralph Lauren Corp directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Ralph pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Ralph Lauren by the value of the dividends paid out.

Ralph Lauren Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Ralph Lauren does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding64 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.437
Forward Price Earnings21.7391

Ralph Lauren Current Valuation Indicators

Ralph Lauren's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Ralph Lauren's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Ralph Lauren, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Ralph Lauren's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Ralph Lauren's worth.
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Is Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Ralph Lauren. Anticipated expansion of Ralph directly elevates investor willingness to pay premium valuations. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. Comprehensive Ralph Lauren assessment requires weighing all these inputs, though not all factors influence outcomes equally.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.437
Dividend Share
3.475
Earnings Share
13.53
Revenue Per Share
122.8
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.165
The market value of Ralph Lauren Corp is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Ralph that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Ralph Lauren's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Ralph Lauren's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Ralph Lauren's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Ralph Lauren's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
It's important to distinguish between Ralph Lauren's intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Ralph Lauren should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren's quoted price indicates the marketplace figure where supply meets demand through bilateral consent.