-0.26 | -0.43%
NORDSTROM INC's gross profit margin for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013 is essentially unchanged when compared to the same period a year ago. Even though sales increased, the net income has decreased. NORDSTROM INC has average liquidity. Currently, the Quick Ratio is 1.43 which shows that technically this company has the ability to cover short-term cash needs. The company's liquidity has decreased from the same period last year.
During the same period, stockholders' equity ("net worth") has decreased by 9.36% from the same quarter last year. Together, the key liquidity measurements indicate that it is relatively unlikely that the company will face financial difficulties in the near future.
| Income Statement | Q1 FY13 | Q1 FY12 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Sales ($mil) | 2749.0 | 2625.0 |
| EBITDA ($mil) | 384.0 | 381.0 |
| EBIT ($mil) | 275.0 | 280.0 |
| Net Income ($mil) | 145.0 | 149.0 |
| Balance Sheet | Q1 FY13 | Q1 FY12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equiv. ($mil) | 1190.0 | 1647.0 |
| Total Assets ($mil) | 8135.0 | 8258.0 |
| Total Debt ($mil) | 3126.0 | 3143.0 |
| Equity ($mil) | 1888.0 | 2083.0 |
| Profitability | Q1 FY13 | Q1 FY12 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 43.11 | 43.5 |
| EBITDA Margin | 13.96 | 14.51 |
| Operating Margin | 10.0 | 10.67 |
| Sales Turnover | 1.51 | 1.35 |
| Return on Assets | 8.98 | 8.31 |
| Return on Equity | 38.71 | 32.98 |
| Debt | Q1 FY13 | Q1 FY12 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | 2.41 |
| Debt/Capital | 0.62 | 0.6 |
| Interest Expense | 39.0 | 40.0 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.05 | 7.0 |
| Share Data | Q1 FY13 | Q1 FY12 |
|---|---|---|
| Shares outstanding (mil) | 195.0 | 208.6 |
| Div / share | 0.3 | 0.27 |
| EPS | 0.73 | 0.7 |
| Book value / share | 9.68 | 9.99 |
| Institutional Own % | n/a | n/a |
| Avg Daily Volume | 1803815.0 | 2089119.0 |
BUY. This stock's P/E ratio indicates a premium compared to an average of 15.93 for the Multiline Retail industry and a discount compared to the S&P 500 average of 19.08. For additional comparison, its price-to-book ratio of 6.31 indicates a significant premium versus the S&P 500 average of 2.44 and a significant premium versus the industry average of 3.42. The current price-to-sales ratio is well below the S&P 500 average, but above the industry average. Upon assessment of these and other key valuation criteria, NORDSTROM INC proves to trade at a premium to investment alternatives within the industry.
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| JWN 17.03 | Peers 15.93 | JWN 10.73 | Peers 11.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Average. An average P/E ratio can signify an industry neutral price for a stock and an average growth expectation. JWN is trading at a valuation on par with its peers. |
Average. The P/CF ratio, a stock’s price divided by the company's cash flow from operations, is useful for comparing companies with different capital requirements or financing structures. JWN is trading at a valuation on par to its peers. |
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| JWN 14.38 | Peers 15.48 | JWN 2.53 | Peers 2.57 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Average. An average price-to-projected earnings ratio can signify an industry neutral stock price and average future growth expectations. JWN is trading at a valuation on par with its peers. |
Average. The PEG ratio is the stock’s P/E divided by the consensus estimate of long-term earnings growth. Faster growth can justify higher price multiples. JWN trades at a valuation on par to its peers. |
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Earnings Growth |
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| JWN 6.31 | Peers 3.42 | JWN 12.18 | Peers 4.48 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Premium. A higher price-to-book ratio makes a stock less attractive to investors seeking stocks with lower market values per dollar of equity on the balance sheet. JWN is trading at a significant premium to its peers. |
Higher. Elevated earnings growth rates can lead to capital appreciation and justify higher price-to-earnings ratios. JWN is expected to have an earnings growth rate that significantly exceeds its peers. |
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Sales Growth |
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| JWN 0.97 | Peers 0.75 | JWN 9.74 | Peers 5.10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Premium. In the absence of P/E and P/B multiples, the price-to-sales ratio can display the value investors are placing on each dollar of sales. JWN is trading at a significant premium to its industry. |
Higher. A sales growth rate that exceeds the industry implies that a company is gaining market share. JWN has a sales growth rate that significantly exceeds its peers. |
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