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Nike (NKE) is a well-positioned company with a globally recognized brand and a dominant market presence, with $101.5 billion in market cap. As the industry leader, Nike benefits from significant economies of scale, allowing it to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and maintain cost efficiency.Read more

Lululemon (LULU) appears to be undervalued based on current analysis. The stock is trading around $281.35, with analysts predicting a consensus price target of $354.94, indicating about a 26% upside potential.Read more

Playboy, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLBY) is undergoing a transformation to an asset-light business model centered around its iconic brand, positioning the company for sustainable profitability.Read more

This analysis compares three companies: DESK, SKX, and NKE, using key financial ratios across liquidity, solvency, efficiency, profitability, and valuation. Liquidity: DESK shows strong short-term financial health, with better ratios than SKX.Read more

Business Overview Key Metrics Total: 7/17 +1 ✅ Projected Operating Margin: 13.65% +0 ⚠️ Projected 5-Year Revenue CAGR: 5.88% +1 ✅ Last 5-Year ROIC: 18.60% +1 ✅ Estimated Cost of Capital: 11.54% (less than ROIC) +1 ✅ Last 5-Year Shares Outstanding CAGR: -1.28% +1 ✅ Projected 5-Year EPS CAGR: 16.37% +0 ⚠️ Projected 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 9.13% +1 ✅ Moody's Rating: A2 +2 ✅✅ Morningstar Moat: Wide -1 ❌ Morningstar Uncertainty: High Nike runs with a solid operating margin above the ~10% mark showing it still has some competitive advantage over competitors even with the maturity of its business and a highly competitive industry. Despite currently having revenue growth below the economy growth rate, its projections point to a slightly higher than economy growth rate of ~5-6% over the next couple of years.Read more

Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been the gold standard in athletic apparel—built on innovation, performance, and storytelling. For decades, its scale and cultural relevance created a formidable moat.Read more

Helen of Troy remains an oversold gem. A seller of a variety of home and cleaning products, the company has pulled back over the course of 2025 from the $60 range to less than $26 per share.Read more

It has become more apparent that Capri’s turnaround story has to be done with no moat and rather tiny margins moving forward as it tries to move back to profitability. It can’t currently do buybacks and has to deal with more declining revenue.Read more

Catalysts International Expansion - Crocs continues to see growth in Asia and Europe, with opportunities to further penetrate emerging markets. Margin Improvement - Increased direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales internationally could enhance profitability by reducing reliance on wholesale channels.Read more