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3 Reasons UAA is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

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Since April 2025, Under Armour has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 1.2% while floating around $4.88. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 34.7% gain during that period.

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Why Do We Think Under Armour Will Underperform?

We're cautious about Under Armour. Here are three reasons there are better opportunities than UAA and a stock we'd rather own.

1. Declining Constant Currency Revenue, Demand Takes a Hit

Investors interested in Apparel and Accessories companies should track constant currency revenue in addition to reported revenue. This metric excludes currency movements, which are outside of Under Armour’s control and are not indicative of underlying demand.

Over the last two years, Under Armour’s constant currency revenue averaged 6.7% year-on-year declines. This performance was underwhelming and implies there may be increasing competition or market saturation. It also suggests Under Armour might have to lower prices or invest in product improvements to accelerate growth, factors that can hinder near-term profitability. Under Armour Constant Currency Revenue Growth

2. Revenue Projections Show Stormy Skies Ahead

Forecasted revenues by Wall Street analysts signal a company’s potential. Predictions may not always be accurate, but accelerating growth typically boosts valuation multiples and stock prices while slowing growth does the opposite.

Over the next 12 months, sell-side analysts expect Under Armour’s revenue to drop by 2.8%. While this projection is better than its two-year trend, it’s hard to get excited about a company that is struggling with demand.

3. New Investments Fail to Bear Fruit as ROIC Declines

A company’s ROIC, or return on invested capital, shows how much operating profit it makes compared to the money it has raised (debt and equity).

We like to invest in businesses with high returns, but the trend in a company’s ROIC is what often surprises the market and moves the stock price. Unfortunately, Under Armour’s ROIC has decreased significantly over the last few years. Paired with its already low returns, these declines suggest its profitable growth opportunities are few and far between.

Under Armour Trailing 12-Month Return On Invested Capital

Final Judgment

We cheer for all companies serving everyday consumers, but in the case of Under Armour, we’ll be cheering from the sidelines. With its shares underperforming the market lately, the stock trades at 83× forward P/E (or $4.88 per share). At this valuation, there’s a lot of good news priced in - we think there are better opportunities elsewhere. Let us point you toward one of Charlie Munger’s all-time favorite businesses.

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