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RL

9/9 Score

Ralph Lauren Corporation

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 33.4%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 14.8%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 3.9%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -4.0%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 69.2%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Cyclical

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 1.10x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 134.1%

Analysis Summary

Well now, this RL fellow looks like a winner. A robust ROE and ROIC, a business generating cash, and a moat that's tougher than a two-dollar steak. Add in consistent growth and a reasonable debt situation, and you've got a recipe for long-term success. Looks like a company worth a deeper dive.

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