23 Apparel Stocks With Rising Inventory Turnover Ratios

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All of these Apparel stocks have seen revenues rise faster than inventory during the most recent quarter.

Average Weekly Returns:

Average 1-Week Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: -0.30%

Average 1-Month Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: 4.41%

Analysis of List Alpha:

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Week): 3 out of 23 (13.04%)

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Month): 8 out of 23 (34.78%)

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


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

1. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF): Operates as a specialty retailer of casual apparel for men, women, and kids. Revenues increased by 8.72% during the most recent quarter ($1,169.65M vs. $1,075.86M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -21.05% ($536.32M vs. $679.34M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 48.8% to 46.16% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

2. Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB): Designs, sources, and markets a range of intimate apparel products for women in the United States and internationally. Revenues increased by 1.28% during the most recent quarter ($150.12M vs. $148.22M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -5.93% ($116.39M vs. $123.73M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 42.77% to 37.79% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-29 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-01).

3. Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN): Operates lifestyle specialty retail stores under the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, Leifsdottir, and BHLDN brands. Revenues increased by 13.60% during the most recent quarter ($692.89M vs. $609.95M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by 7.62% ($395.41M vs. $367.41M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 60.4% to 45.65% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-10-31 to 3 months ending 2011-10-31).

4. Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL): Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells T-shirts, activewear, underwear, and socks to wholesale screen printers, embroiderers, and retailers in North America, Europe, and internationally. Revenues increased by 16.61% during the most recent quarter ($561.65M vs. $481.63M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -2.68% ($553.07M vs. $568.31M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 64.9% to 60.41% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-30 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-02).

5. Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI): Engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and sale of apparel essentials in the United States and internationally. Revenues increased by 2.82% during the most recent quarter ($1,218.68M vs. $1,185.3M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -22.34% ($1,340.78M vs. $1,726.37M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 67.05% to 57.82% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-29 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-01).

6. Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY): Designs, manufactures, and markets footwear and apparel under the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, Mossy Oak, and Michelin brand names. Revenues increased by 2.14% during the most recent quarter ($72.54M vs. $71.02M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -7.43% ($73.03M vs. $78.89M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 52.36% to 51.72% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

7. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU): Engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of athletic apparel and accessories for women, men, and female youth primarily in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Revenues increased by 37.49% during the most recent quarter ($316.54M vs. $230.22M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by 27.53% ($164.73M vs. $129.17M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 30.19% to 25.7% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-28 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-30).

8. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Operates as an apparel and accessories retailer in the United States and Canada. Revenues increased by 11.10% during the most recent quarter ($910.37M vs. $819.42M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -13.28% ($481.21M vs. $554.9M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 46.02% to 40.17% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

9. Carter’s, Inc. (CRI): Designs, sources, and markets branded children’s wear. Revenues increased by 4.54% during the most recent quarter ($668.66M vs. $639.62M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -2.81% ($375.1M vs. $385.96M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 53.39% to 42.8% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-29 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-01).

10. Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Operates as a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. Revenues increased by 9.33% during the most recent quarter ($1,524M vs. $1,394M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by 2.99% ($1,240M vs. $1,204M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 58.47% to 54.03% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

11. Cintas Corporation (CTAS): Provides corporate identity uniforms and related business services in North America and Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Revenues increased by 3.36% during the most recent quarter ($1,051.33M vs. $1,017.18M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -13.74% ($241.7M vs. $280.21M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 18.9% to 15.86% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-08-31 to 3 months ending 2011-08-31).

12. New York & Company Inc. (NWY): Operates as a specialty retailer of women’s fashion apparel and accessories in the United States. Revenues increased by 1.17% during the most recent quarter ($219.25M vs. $216.71M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -3.73% ($116.28M vs. $120.78M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 69.57% to 67.61% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

13. UniFirst Corp. (UNF): Provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Revenues increased by 7.39% during the most recent quarter ($312.37M vs. $290.87M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -1.36% ($75.42M vs. $76.46M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 19.35% to 15.47% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-08-25 to 13 weeks ending 2011-08-27).

14. Under Armour, Inc. (UA): Designs, develops, markets, and distributes a range of apparel and accessories using synthetic microfiber fabrications in the U. Revenues increased by 23.56% during the most recent quarter ($575.2M vs. $465.52M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -2.11% ($312.16M vs. $318.89M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 47.45% to 37.06% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

15. Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO): Designs, sources, markets, and sells fashion-forward footwear for women, men, and children. Revenues increased by 13.70% during the most recent quarter ($356.88M vs. $313.89M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by 9.09% ($84.04M vs. $77.04M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 21.44% to 19.32% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

16. Heelys, Inc. (HLYS): Designs, markets, and distributes action-sports-inspired products for 14-year-old boys and girls under the Heelys brand name. Revenues increased by 0.60% during the most recent quarter ($6.66M vs. $6.62M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -17.10% ($8.05M vs. $9.71M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 12.57% to 11.3% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

17. ANN INC (ANN): Operates as a specialty retailer of women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories primarily in the United States. Revenues increased by 8.61% during the most recent quarter ($612.55M vs. $564M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -2.80% ($270.38M vs. $278.17M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 49.59% to 46.66% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

18. The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (MW): Operates as a specialty retailer of men’s suits in the United States and Canada. Revenues increased by 7.93% during the most recent quarter ($630.97M vs. $584.6M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by 1.15% ($623.86M vs. $616.76M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 69.89% to 68.3% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-10-27 to 3 months ending 2011-10-29).

19. Buckle Inc. (BKE): Operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the continental United States. Revenues increased by 3.93% during the most recent quarter ($284.15M vs. $273.4M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -4.45% ($134.51M vs. $140.78M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 57.87% to 33.19% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

20. Chico’s FAS Inc. (CHS): Operates as a specialty retailer of casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. Revenues increased by 18.22% during the most recent quarter ($636.66M vs. $538.55M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -5.39% ($234.2M vs. $247.53M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 45.54% to 35.32% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

21. Delta Apparel Inc. (DLA): Operates as an international design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company that features a portfolio of branded and private label activewear apparel and headwear. Revenues increased by 5.34% during the most recent quarter ($130.11M vs. $123.52M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -13.16% ($161.81M vs. $186.33M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 71.48% to 65.23% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-29 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-01).

22. V.F. Corporation (VFC): Designs and manufactures, or sources from independent contractors various apparel and footwear products primarily in the United States and Europe. Revenues increased by 14.48% during the most recent quarter ($3,148.35M vs. $2,750.07M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -1.08% ($1,758.69M vs. $1,777.9M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 45.1% to 43.98% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-29 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-01).

23. Gap Inc. (GPS): Operates as a specialty retailing company. Revenues increased by 7.78% during the most recent quarter ($3,864M vs. $3,585M y/y), while the size of inventory changed by -2.28% ($2,269M vs. $2,322M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 50.99% to 46.95% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).