DSW, Inc. (DSW)

This stock will double in 3-4 years.

With the retail industry currently crippled in America, and not much sign of the economy turning around due to high prices in gas and good, there doesn't seem to be much hope for this shoe retailer as it should continue on its year long trend in the red.

Excellent balance sheet. Store is "famous" among women of all ages and all income levels. If it keeps guard on its balance sheet it will do well. If it takes on a lot of debt - in a world of many competitors and low margins, it will not.

A devoted clientele, a newly revamped customer rewards program, and high weekly stock turnover mean that DSW stores are always hopping. In addition, many customers visit multiple DSW outlets to find shoes, as stock is not duplicated across stores. If DSW adds an online shopping component, look for this to boom - otherwise, shoes on sale are predictable indulgences even in tough economic times.

They've beaten the street the last four earnings reports, and their sales are improving. Look for another positive surprise next week at the call, but buy now at a 15% discount.

down fifty one percent in the past six months. powerhouse in the shoe industry. this company will pick up when the economy does

The NYT called Costco an upscale-downscale store this Sunday (I like to call these stocks high-low plays): I like this territory going forward, and I think DSW is well-placed as another smart upscale-downscale choice. Having said that, higher import costs are a definite concern.

With a PEG of .9 and great stores that beat the pants off the competition, this makes for a great long term buy. Short SHOE if you want to hedge. Their stores suck.

Stagflation is here!

EMA Cross

Ohhhh DSW... Everytime I go by this store I see 100 other woman just like my wife buying tons of shoes!
Crowded store
Good rating from every female I know on quality/price
(sounds like a mid-term keeper)

trades at low multiple compared to cash flow and no debt

Womens wear seems to be a hot ticket and women seem to like shoes.

http://www.thediv-net.com/2009/07/it-trades-for-less-than-it-owns.html

DSW has the opportunity to become the Staples of discount shoe stores (or rather, what Staples should have been...). Shoe retailers are a fragmented bunch, and DSW has given itself a strong push by separating from its parent and IPOing to generate significant capital for expansion.

AEO CEO buying shares...!

Low overhead, high profit shooe distribution

No debt. Priced for zero to negative growth. Very oversold

Cheaper product, many names. Gimmick to keep the folks coming in the door. In these times, a gimmick and price are what you need