Monday, January 21, 2008

Retailers: A Real Contrarian Play

Many of the retailer stocks have taken a beating during the last few months. As anticipated, many of the same store sales during the year-end shopping season were either flat or down. Maybe there is a buying opportunity here. The following is a list of ten major retailer stocks.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) has a P/E ratio of 11 , a PEG ratio of 0.78 , and a yield of 2.1% .

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (ANN) has a P/E ratio of 10 , a PEG ratio of 0.71 .

Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) has a P/E ratio of 10.8 , a PEG ratio of 1.05 , and a yield of 2.5% .

Fred's Inc. (FRED) has a P/E ratio of 13 , a PEG ratio of 0.97 , and a yield of 1% .

J. C. Penney Company, Inc (JCP) has a P/E ratio of 8 , a PEG ratio of 0.66 , and a yield of 2.1% .

Kohl's Corp. (KSS) has a P/E ratio of 11 , a PEG ratio of 0.71 .

Limited Brands Inc. (LTD) has a P/E ratio of 8 , a PEG ratio of 0.93 , and a yield of 3.8% .

Saks Inc. (SKS) has a P/E ratio of 80 , a PEG ratio of 3.2 .

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) has a P/E ratio of 15.5 , a PEG ratio of 1.28 , and a yield of 1.9% .

Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) has a P/E ratio of 11 , a PEG ratio of 2.22 .

Author has a long option position in SHLD.

By Fred Fuld at Stockerblog.com

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