LB:NYE-L Brands Inc.

EQUITY | Retail - Apparel & Specialty | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 27.33

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Market Cap

USD 20.33B

Volume

3.95M

Analyst Target

USD 35.54
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About

L Brands Inc operates as a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty & personal care products and accessories under various trade names.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Retail - Apparel & Specialty) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.47% 40% F 48% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 6.47% 40% F 47% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -46.08% 19% F 5% F
Dividend Return 4.73% 70% C- 70% C-
Total Return -41.35% 18% F 6% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -50.46% 33% F 13% F
Dividend Return 26.68% 90% A- 74% C
Total Return -23.78% 50% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -8.93% 29% F 11% F
Dividend Return -4.34% 37% F 13% F
Total Return 4.59% 78% C+ 73% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 33.77% 47% F 14% F
Risk Adjusted Return -12.85% 35% F 19% F
Market Capitalization 20.33B 79% B- 83% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Retail - Apparel & Specialty) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.50 58% 57%
Price/Book Ratio -6.68 96% 98%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.36 62% 72%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.89 37% 45%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -73.81% 8% 2%
Return on Invested Capital 30.29% 86% 92%
Return on Assets 9.80% 79% 87%
Debt to Equity Ratio -582.00% 98% 98%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Negative Book Value

The company has negative book value.