12 Apparel Stocks With Solid DuPont Profitability Trends

Screen Criteria:

List of Apparel stocks with a healthy and positive DuPont profitability sources (Read more by clicking here).

Average Weekly Returns:

Average 1-Week Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: -1.59%

Average 1-Month Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: 0.23%

Analysis of List Alpha:

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Week): 0 out of 12 (0.0%)

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Month): 2 out of 12 (16.67%)

Chart: Distribution of 1-Week Returns For All Stocks Mentioned Below


Chart: Distribution of 1-Month Returns For All Stocks Mentioned Below

(List sorted by monthly performance, from best to worst)

1. Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK): Designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and related products. MRQ net profit margin at 2.46% vs. 2.07% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.297 vs. 0.291 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 3.121 vs. 3.206 y/y.

2. Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI): Engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and sale of apparel essentials in the United States and internationally. MRQ net profit margin at 9.02% vs. 7.66% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.309 vs. 0.281 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 5.07 vs. 5.623 y/y.

3. Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY): Designs, manufactures, and markets footwear and apparel under the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, Mossy Oak, and Michelin brand names. MRQ net profit margin at 7.4% vs. 7.34% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.369 vs. 0.346 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.596 vs. 1.807 y/y.

4. Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Operates as a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. MRQ net profit margin at 6.96% vs. 4.73% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.462 vs. 0.458 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.441 vs. 1.455 y/y.

5. Cintas Corporation (CTAS): Provides corporate identity uniforms and related business services in North America and Latin America, Europe, and Asia. MRQ net profit margin at 7.3% vs. 6.75% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.253 vs. 0.246 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.927 vs. 1.952 y/y.

6. Under Armour, Inc. (UA): Designs, develops, markets, and distributes a range of apparel and accessories using synthetic microfiber fabrications in the U. MRQ net profit margin at 9.97% vs. 9.88% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.533 vs. 0.517 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.422 vs. 1.52 y/y.

7. The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (MW): Operates as a specialty retailer of men’s suits in the United States and Canada. MRQ net profit margin at 7.74% vs. 6.82% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.411 vs. 0.405 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.388 vs. 1.402 y/y.

8. Chico’s FAS Inc. (CHS): Operates as a specialty retailer of casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. MRQ net profit margin at 6.54% vs. 4.92% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.391 vs. 0.368 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.441 vs. 1.447 y/y.

9. Nordstrom Inc. (JWN): Nordstrom, Inc., a fashion specialty retailer, offers apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men, and children in the United States. MRQ net profit margin at 5.2% vs. 5.13% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.34 vs. 0.297 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 4.387 vs. 4.398 y/y.

10. V.F. Corporation (VFC): Designs and manufactures, or sources from independent contractors various apparel and footwear products primarily in the United States and Europe. MRQ net profit margin at 12.11% vs. 10.93% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.311 vs. 0.272 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 2.056 vs. 2.269 y/y.

11. Gap Inc. (GPS): Operates as a specialty retailing company. MRQ net profit margin at 7.97% vs. 5.38% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.483 vs. 0.468 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 2.533 vs. 2.88 y/y.

12. Genesco Inc. (GCO): Operates Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Shi by Journeys stores that offer footwear for young men, women, and children. MRQ net profit margin at 6.15% vs. 4.23% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.464 vs. 0.453 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.847 vs. 1.999 y/y.

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