Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO)’s Epic Nosedive to Unprofitability: The Gap Inc. (GPS), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)

The Foolish Bottom Line

If the above reasons still haven’t convinced you of the gravity of Aeropostale’s situation, then perhaps this table – which measures its fundamental performance against Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters – will.

Source: Yahoo Finance, March 16, quarterly reports

Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO)’s weak same-store sales growth, dangerously slim profit margin, mediocre growth prospects (based on its PEG ratio), and high P/E valuation all point to lower prices down the road.

Finally, a look at Aeropostale’s top and bottom line growth over the past three years versus these three rivals simply serves as a final confirmation of the company’s bleak future.

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All U.S. apparel retailers are expected to suffer to some degree in the first half of 2013 due to macro issues – but some will fall much farther than others. Avoid Aeropostale – this company could become as defunct as the French aviation company for which it is named.

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