` Comparison: AEO, ROST - Alpha Spread

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Over the past 12 months, AEO has significantly outperformed ROST, delivering a return of +34% compared to the ROST's +13% growth.

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Valuation Comparison

AEO Intrinsic Value
21.68 USD
Overvaluation 10%
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ROST Intrinsic Value
117.13 USD
Overvaluation 34%
Intrinsic Value
Price
Company Last Price Intrinsic Value DCF Value Relative Value Wall St Target
American Eagle Outfitters Inc
NYSE:AEO
24.18 USD
Ross Stores Inc
NASDAQ:ROST
177.09 USD
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Gross Margin

AEO
37%
ROST
27.6%

Operating Margin

AEO
5.1%
ROST
11.9%

Net Margin

AEO
3.7%
ROST
9.5%

FCF Margin

AEO
2.9%
ROST
8.9%

ROE

AEO
12%
ROST
37.9%

ROA

AEO
5.2%
ROST
13.9%

ROIC

AEO
5.7%
ROST
24%

ROCE

AEO
8.8%
ROST
26%

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