Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Fair Value 2026

LEVI · Apparel Manufacturing ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.5 /10

32 fundamental signals · 11 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (6/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) trades at $21.05, versus a $11.92 median fair value across its 11 active models — 43.4% below the current price. QOC: 8.5/10. Value Trap Risk: 6/100 (SAFE). 11/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $13.41.

Key Facts

Ticker
LEVI
Price
$21.05
Quality Score
8.5/10
Value Trap Risk
6/100
Models Active
11/13
Last Updated
Strength: Quality Score of 8.5/10 indicates strong fundamentals
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) appears overvalued as of : the median of 11 independent fair value estimates is $11.92, 43.4% below the current price of $21.05. Estimates range from $5.77 to $35.05. LEVI scores 8.5/10 on fundamental quality and 6/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. LEVI’s -43.4% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Apparel Manufacturing sector median is -12.2%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Levi Strauss & Co. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give LEVI?

11 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($21.05)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $13.41 -36.3%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $5.77 -72.6%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $11.92 -43.4%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $7.52 -64.3%
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What Is LEVI's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 11 independent models · $5.77 to $35.05

CirclFi's 11 active models place Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) between $5.77 and $35.05 per share, a spread of 246% of the median. The median of that range — $11.92 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for LEVI, against a current price of $21.05.

Low · EPVHigh · Regime Cross
$5.77median $11.92$35.05
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEarnings Power Value (EPV)$5.77
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$35.05
Model agreement2 bullish · 9 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for LEVI. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on LEVI, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Levi Strauss & Co.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $11.92. Trading at its current price of $21.05, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 9 of 11 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -43.4%. Notably, Regime Cross sees the most upside at +66.5% (fair value: $35.05), while EPV is the most conservative at -72.6% ($5.77). The spread between these extremes — +139.1% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About LEVI?

11 of 13 models are currently active for LEVI. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for LEVI is $11.92 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $13.41 on its own, implying -36.3% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does LEVI Rank in Apparel Manufacturing?

Among 25 Apparel Manufacturing stocks, LEVI ranks #4 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.5 places LEVI in the top tier.

Levi Strauss & Co.'s positioning within the Apparel Manufacturing segment means that store traffic trends plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including brand loyalty and pricing power — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is LEVI a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns LEVI a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

11 of 13 models are active for Levi Strauss & Co.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Levi Strauss & Co. earns a quality score of 8.5/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +139.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every LEVI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across LEVI's 11 active models, average confidence is 53%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Levi Strauss & Co. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Apparel Manufacturing Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

9 related Apparel Manufacturing stocks with 13-model coverage

COLMColumbia Sportswear CompanyQOC 8.6FIGSFIGS, Inc.QOC 8.1KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.QOC 9.0ZGNErmenegildo Zegna N.V.QOC 7.9RLRalph Lauren CorporationQOC 9.3GOOSCanada Goose Holdings Inc.QOC 7.9JLJ-Long Group LimitedQOC 7.6OXMOxford Industries, Inc.QOC 6.5XELBXcel Brands, Inc.QOC 4.2

Read investment analysis: COLM · FIGS · KTB · ZGN · RL · GOOS · JL · OXM · XELB

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to LEVI?

7 companies across all industries closest to LEVI’s Quality of Company score of 8.5/10.

YEXTYext, Inc.QOC 8.5FOXAFox CorporationQOC 8.5OHIOmega Healthcare Investors, Inc.QOC 8.5FOXFox CorporationQOC 8.5UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc.QOC 8.5GVAGranite Construction IncorporatedQOC 8.5NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: YEXT · FOXA · OHI · FOX · UPS · GVA · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Levi Strauss & Co.’s Valuation?

What is Levi Strauss & Co.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI)'s intrinsic value at $11.92 — the median of 11 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $5.77 to $35.05. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $13.41 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.5/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is LEVI overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $21.05, 2 of 11 active models suggest LEVI may be undervalued, while 9 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 11 fair value estimates is $11.92, 43.4% below the current price of $21.05 — a consensus view that LEVI is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Levi Strauss & Co.'s business model in Apparel Manufacturing.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.5 mean for LEVI?

Levi Strauss & Co.'s QOC of 8.5/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on LEVI?

CirclFi analyzes LEVI with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 11 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on LEVI?

Of the 11 models currently active on LEVI, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $35.05 per share, and Earnings Power Value (EPV) is the most bearish at $5.77. CirclFi's published fair value for LEVI is the median of that range, $11.92, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 246% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is LEVI a value trap in 2026?

Levi Strauss & Co.'s Value Trap score is 6/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) has a median fair value of $11.92 — 43.4% below the current price of $21.05 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/LEVI/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this LEVI valuation
  • Financial statements: Levi Strauss & Co. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000094845) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for LEVI as of ; valuations recomputed .

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