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Lululemon Athletica has the Highest P/E Ratio in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Industry (LULU, UA, JOEZ, CRI, RL)
[February 12, 2013]

Lululemon Athletica has the Highest P/E Ratio in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Industry (LULU, UA, JOEZ, CRI, RL)


Feb 12, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury industry with the highest price to earnings (P/E) ratios. P/E is an important valuation tool when comparing companies in the same industry. A higher P/E ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with a lower P/E ratio.Lululemon Athletica ranks highest with a a P/E ratio of 41.83. Under Armour is next with a a P/E ratio of 41.17. Joe's Jeans ranks third highest with a a P/E ratio of 29.00.



Carter's follows with a a P/E ratio of 23.88, and Polo Ralph Lauren rounds out the top five with a a P/E ratio of 23.17.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Polo Ralph Lauren on January 3rd, 2013 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $155.72. Since that recommendation, shares of Polo Ralph Lauren have risen 14.0%. We continue to monitor Polo Ralph Lauren for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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