DEEP VALUE: VF Corp.
Ticker: VFC
Market cap (billions): $8.4
P/E ratio*: 13
Current ratio: 2.2
Dividend yield: 3.1%
Hip "lifestyle" brands such as The North Face and Vans, and strong sales of Lee and Wrangler jeans in Asia and Latin America, are helping to offset sluggish growth in the U.S. apparel market.
Despite the unfavorable climate for clothing companies, VF has maintained a bullish outlook. Earlier this year, it raised its long-term revenue, operating margin and earnings-per-share growth targets. The company has also seen substantial sales growth at its 641 retail outlets, which are increasingly important as department stores cut back on orders.
NEXT: SMALL WONDERS: Adtran
Market cap (billions): $8.4
P/E ratio*: 13
Current ratio: 2.2
Dividend yield: 3.1%
Hip "lifestyle" brands such as The North Face and Vans, and strong sales of Lee and Wrangler jeans in Asia and Latin America, are helping to offset sluggish growth in the U.S. apparel market.
Despite the unfavorable climate for clothing companies, VF has maintained a bullish outlook. Earlier this year, it raised its long-term revenue, operating margin and earnings-per-share growth targets. The company has also seen substantial sales growth at its 641 retail outlets, which are increasingly important as department stores cut back on orders.
NEXT: SMALL WONDERS: Adtran
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Last updated June 20 2008: 2:35 PM ET
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*Based on average three-year earnings.Sources: Value Line, Zacks Investment Research.
*Based on average three-year earnings.Sources: Value Line, Zacks Investment Research.
