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RL vs. CROX, GIII, LULU, SHOO, and GIL

Should you buy Ralph Lauren stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ralph Lauren with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ralph Lauren include Crocs (CROX), G-III Apparel Group (GIII), lululemon athletica (LULU), Steven Madden (SHOO), and Gildan Activewear (GIL). These companies are all part of the "consumer discretionary" sector.

How does Ralph Lauren compare to Crocs?

Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Crocs has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

93.4% of Crocs shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Crocs shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 38.3% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ralph Lauren has a net margin of 11.60% compared to Crocs' net margin of -2.58%. Crocs' return on equity of 48.29% beat Ralph Lauren's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crocs-2.58% 48.29% 15.40%
Ralph Lauren 11.60%38.17%13.48%

Crocs presently has a consensus target price of $108.00, suggesting a potential downside of 11.13%. Ralph Lauren has a consensus target price of $428.29, suggesting a potential upside of 16.87%. Given Ralph Lauren's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ralph Lauren is more favorable than Crocs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Crocs
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, Crocs and Crocs both had 6 articles in the media. Crocs' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Ralph Lauren's score of 0.66 indicating that Crocs is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Crocs
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ralph Lauren
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ralph Lauren has higher revenue and earnings than Crocs. Crocs is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ralph Lauren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crocs$4.04B1.49-$81.20M-$1.38N/A
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.69$941.10M$15.1124.25

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats Crocs on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ralph Lauren compare to G-III Apparel Group?

G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ:GIII) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ralph Lauren had 4 more articles in the media than G-III Apparel Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Ralph Lauren and 2 mentions for G-III Apparel Group. G-III Apparel Group's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Ralph Lauren's score of 0.66 indicating that G-III Apparel Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
G-III Apparel Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ralph Lauren
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ralph Lauren has a net margin of 11.60% compared to G-III Apparel Group's net margin of 2.28%. Ralph Lauren's return on equity of 38.17% beat G-III Apparel Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
G-III Apparel Group2.28% 6.70% 4.44%
Ralph Lauren 11.60%38.17%13.48%

92.1% of G-III Apparel Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by institutional investors. 15.0% of G-III Apparel Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 38.3% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

G-III Apparel Group presently has a consensus target price of $29.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.49%. Ralph Lauren has a consensus target price of $428.29, suggesting a potential upside of 16.87%. Given Ralph Lauren's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ralph Lauren is more favorable than G-III Apparel Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
G-III Apparel Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Ralph Lauren has higher revenue and earnings than G-III Apparel Group. G-III Apparel Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ralph Lauren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
G-III Apparel Group$2.96B0.46$67.35M$1.5021.36
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.69$941.10M$15.1124.25

G-III Apparel Group has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

G-III Apparel Group pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Ralph Lauren pays an annual dividend of $3.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. G-III Apparel Group pays out 26.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ralph Lauren pays out 24.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ralph Lauren has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats G-III Apparel Group on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ralph Lauren compare to lululemon athletica?

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

lululemon athletica has a net margin of 14.22% compared to Ralph Lauren's net margin of 11.60%. Ralph Lauren's return on equity of 38.17% beat lululemon athletica's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
lululemon athletica14.22% 34.82% 20.14%
Ralph Lauren 11.60%38.17%13.48%

lululemon athletica has higher revenue and earnings than Ralph Lauren. lululemon athletica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ralph Lauren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
lululemon athletica$11.10B1.36$1.58B$13.309.39
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.69$941.10M$15.1124.25

85.2% of lululemon athletica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of lululemon athletica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.3% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

lululemon athletica has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

lululemon athletica presently has a consensus price target of $197.09, indicating a potential upside of 57.77%. Ralph Lauren has a consensus price target of $428.29, indicating a potential upside of 16.87%. Given lululemon athletica's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe lululemon athletica is more favorable than Ralph Lauren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
lululemon athletica
2 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, lululemon athletica had 61 more articles in the media than Ralph Lauren. MarketBeat recorded 67 mentions for lululemon athletica and 6 mentions for Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat lululemon athletica's score of 0.58 indicating that Ralph Lauren is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
lululemon athletica
20 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ralph Lauren
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats lululemon athletica on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ralph Lauren compare to Steven Madden?

Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

99.9% of Steven Madden shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Steven Madden shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.3% of Ralph Lauren shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ralph Lauren has a net margin of 11.60% compared to Steven Madden's net margin of 2.89%. Ralph Lauren's return on equity of 38.17% beat Steven Madden's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Steven Madden2.89% 12.29% 5.70%
Ralph Lauren 11.60%38.17%13.48%

Steven Madden pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Ralph Lauren pays an annual dividend of $3.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Steven Madden pays out 80.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ralph Lauren pays out 24.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ralph Lauren has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Ralph Lauren has higher revenue and earnings than Steven Madden. Ralph Lauren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Steven Madden, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Steven Madden$2.52B1.29$44.66M$1.0542.32
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.69$941.10M$15.1124.25

In the previous week, Steven Madden had 1 more articles in the media than Ralph Lauren. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Steven Madden and 6 mentions for Ralph Lauren. Steven Madden's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Ralph Lauren's score of 0.66 indicating that Steven Madden is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Steven Madden
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ralph Lauren
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Steven Madden has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Steven Madden presently has a consensus price target of $43.88, indicating a potential downside of 1.27%. Ralph Lauren has a consensus price target of $428.29, indicating a potential upside of 16.87%. Given Ralph Lauren's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ralph Lauren is more favorable than Steven Madden.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Steven Madden
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats Steven Madden on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ralph Lauren compare to Gildan Activewear?

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ralph Lauren had 5 more articles in the media than Gildan Activewear. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Ralph Lauren and 1 mentions for Gildan Activewear. Ralph Lauren's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Gildan Activewear's score of 0.00 indicating that Ralph Lauren is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gildan Activewear
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ralph Lauren
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ralph Lauren has higher revenue and earnings than Gildan Activewear. Ralph Lauren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gildan Activewear, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gildan Activewear$3.62B2.95$398.88M$1.7033.96
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.69$941.10M$15.1124.25

Gildan Activewear currently has a consensus target price of $79.77, indicating a potential upside of 38.19%. Ralph Lauren has a consensus target price of $428.29, indicating a potential upside of 16.87%. Given Gildan Activewear's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gildan Activewear is more favorable than Ralph Lauren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gildan Activewear
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Gildan Activewear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Ralph Lauren pays an annual dividend of $3.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Gildan Activewear pays out 58.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ralph Lauren pays out 24.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Gildan Activewear has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Ralph Lauren has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Gildan Activewear has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Ralph Lauren has a net margin of 11.60% compared to Gildan Activewear's net margin of 6.10%. Ralph Lauren's return on equity of 38.17% beat Gildan Activewear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gildan Activewear6.10% 21.38% 7.28%
Ralph Lauren 11.60%38.17%13.48%

82.8% of Gildan Activewear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Gildan Activewear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 38.3% of Ralph Lauren shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats Gildan Activewear on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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RL vs. The Competition

MetricRalph LaurenTEXTILE IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$21.39B$13.06B$7.17B$23.09B
Dividend Yield1.02%2.16%2.92%4.09%
P/E Ratio24.2515.3420.4731.05
Price / Sales2.691.053.8923.97
Price / Cash17.0611.2914.7924.44
Price / Book7.752.403.674.72
Net Income$941.10M$537.33M$246.87M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.64%-2.33%-1.12%-0.06%
1 Month Performance1.86%-0.52%14.43%0.97%
1 Year Performance33.36%4.60%17.29%25.95%

Ralph Lauren Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RL
Ralph Lauren
4.1482 of 5 stars
$366.47
+2.0%
$428.29
+16.9%
+31.8%$21.39B$8.11B24.2523,600
CROX
Crocs
1.3615 of 5 stars
$119.28
+0.5%
$103.73
-13.0%
+22.7%$5.90B$4.04BN/A8,010
GIII
G-III Apparel Group
2.3042 of 5 stars
$32.21
-0.4%
$29.00
-10.0%
+12.8%$1.36B$2.96B21.474,500
LULU
lululemon athletica
4.6011 of 5 stars
$132.09
+0.7%
$200.84
+52.0%
-62.7%$15.84B$11.10B9.9339,000
SHOO
Steven Madden
3.2296 of 5 stars
$43.18
-0.6%
$43.88
+1.6%
+80.1%$3.17B$2.52B41.126,300

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