Ulta Beauty is a specialist cosmetics retailer that has attracted the eye of Berkshire Hathaway. If the Oracle of Omaha likes it, does that mean that we should as well? It may not be that simple, with a tough competitive environment that is putting Ulta's margins under significant pressure. Does the current valuation reflect that?
Ulta Beauty is a specialist cosmetics retailer that has attracted the eye of Berkshire Hathaway. If the Oracle of Omaha likes it, does that mean that we should as well? It may not be that simple, with a tough competitive environment that is putting Ulta's margins under significant pressure. Does the current valuation reflect that?
Lululemon is a case study in not just retail, but the value of building out communities in the customer base and delivering omni-channel to a high standard. There's no debate here on whether this is a good business. But of course, investing is about what you get and what you pay for it. With the recent slowdown at Lululemon, the high valuation multiple suffered a nasty unwind. Is this the opportunity for investors to jump in at a better price point, or is caution still needed?
The Lace Up strategy at Foot Locker is showing some green shoots, but will it be enough? Retail turnarounds are notoriously difficult at the best of times, with Foot Locker struggling with the additional nuance of its relationship with Nike. The market has gotten excited about the turnaround, which also brings valuation risk into the analysis.
Welcome to episode 155 of Magic Markets. This week, we’re talking about fashion retail. Moe is representing the global north with his choice of athleisure brand Lululemon, while Ghost is keeping things more general with a selection of South African fashion retail brands including The Foschini Group and Mr Price.
Welcome to episode 154 of Magic Markets. We're diving deep into the beauty sector this week, exploring stocks that bring a touch of glam to the market scene. Moe has his sights set on Ulta Beauty, the US-based beauty specialist retailer while Ghost chose to delve into the South African beauty scene, focusing on Dis-Chem, the pharmacy group that is more than just a pharmacy: it's a beauty and healthcare haven. This is an exciting sector...join us!
O'Reilly Automotive isn't on anyone's list of famous global stocks. With a share price CAGR over the past decade of well over 20%, perhaps it should be. Is the electric vehicle risk worth worrying about, or are their other near-term headwinds that are cause for concern at this valuation?
Home Depot is the eCommerce hero that nobody talks about. There are a lot of surprises in this business, with long-term financial performance telling a wonderful story. This is going to be a disappointing year vs. FY22, but is that perhaps an opportunity?
There's a big difference between a great company and a great investment. Ulta Beauty plays in the most lucrative retail categories of all, yet the share price seems to be ignoring management's warnings of normalising margins. Where does this leave the risk-reward setup?
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