Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (JOSB)

JOSB (Jos. A. Banks Clothiers)
This mens apparel retailer has 425 stores in 42 states. Even with in the face of a recession they have been able to grow revenues 27% since 2007 and earnings by 35%. This seems company seems like quite a bargain considering it is trading at just 13 times trailing earnings and less than 11 times forward estimates (which have been getting bumped up over the past 90 days). Add in the fact they have $0 debt and $126 million in cash, well you've got an even better deal yet. I've yet to shop at one, but I'll be buying some stock in the company because they've proven they can manage steady growth even in rough times and are positioned excellently with their huge cash hoard. Eventually I'd expect this company will also announce a cash dividend. One more interesting fact: Institutional investors own 109% of this company. You read that right. 109%.

RK

my ideal starting price is around 35, but even at this level it looks poised to outperform. its a very fast growing chain, but incredibly cheap despite their performance and returns.

Just a top notch retailer. Little debt and high sales- year after year. Ask anyone in the office and everyone has good things to say about josb. Especially for those that can't afford Brooks but don't like mens ware. What other choice do you have.

they are a well known suit company with plenty of comercials

Has runup too fast, too far (again).

A long time holder of this stock. This small capper is a big winner in the retail apparel market. They advertise bargains like crazy and have high quality clothing. They know how to grow at a steady and sustainable pace, unlike a lot of clothiers who over extend themselves and become debt laden. JOSB is taking advantage of the weak commercial real estate market to open more stores than originally planned in 2010. Zero debt and 125 million in cash is a very nice place to be for this small cap.

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Upthumb. Good cash flow. 17% sales growth. No debt. Very high margins. Accelerating their store expansion growth.

mechanical value screen, no research

Niche marketeer which outperforms its only rival which is Mens Wearhouse in margins and productivity. Well managed merchandiser which will prosper in 4th Qurater.

bull

Great sales growth, gross profit and net profit margins much much higher than the industry. I bought this at 37.75 and it immediately took a 10% nose dive. But I believe with its expansion and great earnings it will bet the s&p by at least 5% over each of the next two years.

JOSB and ARO both seem like niche retailers that are bucking the recession in style. Despite all odds they are posting better and better earnings. Must be some hot new accounting technique right? Nope, they are doing it the old fashioned way by increasing sales and lowering costs. If they can do it in this economy I can't imagine what could hold them back.

Not really a technical pick, but from what I know about them, they have ridiculously good deals (like buy 1 suit, get 2 free). It seems that everyone in my office likes to shop there, and I have to admit they have a good product line. I think that they should see good returns in the future.

Intrinsic value of $63.94

Solid historical performer. Great growht plan by mangement

Quality company management. Great financials.

This is one of the stronger balance sheets I've seen for a retail company, but I anticipate a terrible quarter ahead. They are pretty much giving away their clothes. The holiday quarter makes up a good percentage of the business for them and with a terrible quarter I see further deterioration throughout the year.

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1% of the IBD 100.