bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE)

P/E over 100, P/B of 2, and negative growth for several consecutive years during which other retailers have seen growth. They have no moat or brand that can't easily be replaced by any of a horde of other competitors.

Bullet-proof balance sheet, pays a dividend, merchandise and marketing improving under new management team. Had 14 consecutive negative comp quarters, which will make even small increases in revenue look like major improvements.

Looking towards the future, I gotta believe things will get better economically. In Japan it seems that there is no shortage of over kept or overextended women. I'm sure they exist in many other metropolitan areas around the world. All bebe has to do is expand international operations and it's a lock to make you money.

returning to profitability. zero debt. value play.

From what I can tell, this company's growth is over. Stagnant to negative growth isnt what would make me buy a stock. What would re-ignite interest in this brand? Got me...

BEBE current price level is low. Once the economy comes out of recession this fashion retailer should benefit. High cash reserves will also help.

Good company in beaten bussiness. When economy gets back on track, it will grow.

Bebe is my fave clothing retailer, and my style rocks.

my girlfriend likes bebe

Fashions are trendy and teenagers are fickle. I think that this label has passed its prime.

hovering within $1 of a 52 week low, zero debt to equity, consistent growth, consistently profitable and a dividend to boot. Lets give this one a shot and hope for the best.

In and enviroment where consumers are straped for money i do not see Bebe doing well. I asked around about this company with some shopers. They are telling me they styles are getting worse and worse and that they feel their clothing is a tad overpriced. Just dont see this one poping anytime soon.

The price of retail stocks varies inversely to the amount of love and hate expressed by analysts and pseudoanalysts...this applies to most stocks, and applies to ALL retail stocks.

Almost everyone hates retail now, and most of those hate BEBE.

Fact is they make money- tough environment or not. They have a BRAND and they don't have debt. Their customers don't trade down to Walmart or Dollar Stores- they may be buying a bit less right now, but they will buy- rebate checks or not.

The stock pays a dividend- not enough to jusitfy buying it on that alone, but an expression that despite mechandise misteps- which are inevitable in this business- management knows it has a BRAND.

Who knows where it trades tomorrow or next week. But surely, by the time these boards figure out that retail is not dead, and neither is BEBE, the stock will be North of 14 bucks. Which is about where why you should own this stock will be obvious and just before all the analysts genius types expalin why you should own it. See you there!!! And sooner than you think.

GOING DOWN

Technical reasons

This line is a status symbol for women and teens, just as wearing a Jordan's nikes they will always pay to wear the tops and sweats. A line that will be at the top for a long time. Todays market has everyone looking for a quick big payoff. Check the figures in the long run this will be going up as always.

retailer/bebe

Very low EV/EBITDA < 5 where historically the stock has traded between 7 and 22. Has some concerns related to management beyond current near term outlook for apparel retailers but this is outweighed by a very low price and the outstanding market opportunity within it's niche.

This bounced off a 52 week low today.

Retailer with forward PE of 12 and a PEG of less than 1. Add in lots of cash and no debt and what does that spell? Outperform!