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Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL)
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Ralph Lauren stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 45 (worse than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Ralph Lauren (Apparel, Accessories, Luxury, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Ralph Lauren are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 9 (worse than 91% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 85) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 51, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 45, is a hold recommendation based on Ralph Lauren's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Ralph Lauren exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 9), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 85). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 51) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Apparel, Accessories, Luxury |
| Index | Dividends USA, Diversity USA, Human Rights, S&P US Luxury, S&P 500 |
| Size class | Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Ralph Lauren
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 57 |
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29 |
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13 |
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9 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 75 |
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89 |
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93 |
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85 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 67 |
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56 |
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52 |
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51 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 83 |
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89 |
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97 |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 89 |
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82 |
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85 |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 45 (worse than 55% compared with investment alternatives), Ralph Lauren (Apparel, Accessories, Luxury, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Ralph Lauren are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 9 (worse than 91% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 85) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 51, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 45, is a hold recommendation based on Ralph Lauren's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Ralph Lauren exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 9), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 85). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 51) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 57 |
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29 |
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13 |
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9 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 75 |
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89 |
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93 |
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85 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 67 |
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56 |
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52 |
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51 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 82 |
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67 |
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59 |
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45 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 9 (worse than 91% compared with alternatives), Ralph Lauren shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Ralph Lauren. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 54% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 7 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 93% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Ralph Lauren's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 12 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 88% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 9 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 91% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 9, is a sell recommendation based on Ralph Lauren's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Ralph Lauren? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Ralph Lauren only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 40 |
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21 |
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11 |
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7 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 40 |
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40 |
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25 |
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12 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 52 |
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23 |
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18 |
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9 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 77 |
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71 |
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55 |
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54 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 57 |
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29 |
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13 |
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9 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Ralph Lauren shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Ralph Lauren. Sales Growth has a rank of 61 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 61% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 77, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 95, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 36, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 64% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 85, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 24 |
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59 |
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53 |
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61 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 85 |
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74 |
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72 |
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77 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 83 |
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72 |
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84 |
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36 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 55 |
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77 |
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87 |
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95 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 75 |
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89 |
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93 |
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85 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), the company Ralph Lauren has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Ralph Lauren is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Ralph Lauren. Liquidity is at 78, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 19, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 81% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 46, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 54% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), Ralph Lauren has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. If the company is sailing with good winds, as may be visible from the Growth and Sentiment performance, the refinancing risk may be lower than the low Refinancing rank suggests. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 36 |
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40 |
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46 |
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46 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 67 |
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37 |
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14 |
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19 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 42 |
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64 |
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86 |
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78 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 67 |
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56 |
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52 |
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51 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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52 |
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69 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 64 |
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66 |
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94 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 81 |
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95 |
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93 |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 88 |
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96 |
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90 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 83 |
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89 |
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97 |
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