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Company name Steven Madden, Ltd.
Stock ticker SHOO
Live stock price [stckqut]SHOO[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Poor
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $68.68
Target stock price (averages with growth) $76.47
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $50.68
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $58.09

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=shoo

Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, markets and sells name brand and private label footwear for women, men and children, and name brand and private label fashion handbags and accessories. The Company’s products are distributed through its retail stores and its e-commerce Website and in department stores, specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains and mass merchants throughout the United States. In addition, it also distributes its products in Asia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Australia, Central and South America and India. Its product line consists of a range of updated styles designed to establish or capitalize on market trends, complemented by product offerings. It operated in five segments: Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories, Retail, First Cost and Licensing. In May, 23, 2011, it acquired The Topline Corporation. In May, 25, 2011, it acquired Cejon, Inc., Cejon Accessories, Inc. and New East Designs, LLC.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in this stock.

 

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For the past several weeks, I have been reviewing my Watch List to make sure that the companies on the list still satisfy my investment criteria. I finished that review last week. I will revisit those companies again in a few months.

Since this is the traditional holiday shopping season, I thought it would be interesting to review some companies that depend on this season to make the fiscal year a success. I usually do not pre-publish the list of companies to be reviewed but I will break that trend.  This week, I will be reviewing:

  • Best Buy Co., Inc.
  • Starbucks Corporation
  • McDonald’s Corporation
  • Limited Brands, Inc.
  • Steven Madden, Ltd.

I hope that the analysis is interesting to you!

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I feel very strongly that everyone should give 10% of their after-tax income to charity. There is no greater investment that an individual can make then to invest in the well-being of others. This gift will give you more return than any monetary investment.

I speak of this practice in my soon-to-be-released book, “The Confident Investor.” My basic advice is that you should save 10% of your income for your retirement, donate 10% to charity, and live on the remaining 80%. If you follow this strategy, you will find that you are living within your means while providing for your long-term financial health and your moral health.

Many people will accomplish this by giving to their local church or synagogue along with donations to common charities such as United Way or March of Dimes. However, you may want to have more options than these standard choices.  To help you with this, I offer these 10 charities for you to consider.

  1. Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
  2. Spondylitis Association of America
  3. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
  4. Environmental Law and Policy Center
  5. Teach for America
  6. Special Operations Warrior Foundation
  7. Homes for Our Troops
  8. The Navy SEAL Foundation
  9. Patient Advocate Foundation
  10. Give Kids the World

I am sure that you have your favorite charity. Please give generously to the cause that motivates you the most. The important thing is to give away to others before you pay your bills.

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Company name Macy’s, Inc.
Stock ticker M
Live stock price [stckqut]M[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Poor
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Fair
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $59.69
Target stock price (averages with growth) $69.24
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $49.05
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $47.81

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=m

Macy’s, Inc. (Macy’s) is a retail organization operating stores and Internet Websites under two brands (Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s) that sell a range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men’s, women’s and children’s), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. As of January 28, 2012, the Company’s operations were conducted through Macy’s, macys.com, Bloomingdale’s, bloomingdales.com and Bloomingdale’s Outlet. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company opened three new Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores and re-opened one Macy’s store. On February 25, 2011, the Company sold its investment in The Knot, Inc.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this time, I think that a Confident Investor can cautiously invest in this stock as long as the price is correct. Most of the fundamentals of this company are good but there are some concerns.