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Chico's FAS, Inc.NYSE:CHS Stock Report

Market Cap US$937.0m
Share Price
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US$7.6
n/aintrinsic discount
1Y44.3%
7D0.1%
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Chico's FAS, Inc.

NYSE:CHS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$937.0m

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Chico's FAS (CHS) Stock Overview

Chico's FAS, Inc. operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer of women's private branded casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, and complementary accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands; and franchise locations in Mexico and domestic airports. More details

CHS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (8.4x) is below the US market (16.7x)

Risk Analysis

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Chico's FAS
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$7.59
52 Week HighUS$7.60
52 Week LowUS$4.33
Beta1.13
1 Month Change0.53%
3 Month Change2.02%
1 Year Change44.30%
3 Year Change343.86%
5 Year Change22.82%
Change since IPO1,531.28%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article • Sep 29

Do Chico's FAS' (NYSE:CHS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 18

Chico's FAS: A Deep Value Retailer With A Confusing Management Outlook

Summary Chico's FAS is a women's fashion retailer that operates under three brands: Chico's, White House Black Market, and SOMA. Starting in the mid-2010s, CHS has faced challenges, including decreasing store productivity and declining margins. Despite material improvements in sales and margins since the COVID-19 pandemic and solid recent performance, there are concerns about the sustainability of these improvements. The recent management outlook is confusing and discouraging, accentuating the concerns around the sustainability of the turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Sep 29

Do Chico's FAS' (NYSE:CHS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 18

Chico's FAS: A Deep Value Retailer With A Confusing Management Outlook

Summary Chico's FAS is a women's fashion retailer that operates under three brands: Chico's, White House Black Market, and SOMA. Starting in the mid-2010s, CHS has faced challenges, including decreasing store productivity and declining margins. Despite material improvements in sales and margins since the COVID-19 pandemic and solid recent performance, there are concerns about the sustainability of these improvements. The recent management outlook is confusing and discouraging, accentuating the concerns around the sustainability of the turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 12

Chico's FAS: Pressure On Profitability Continues

Summary Chico's FAS' revenue decreased by 2.4% YoY, while operating margin reached 8.5%. The decrease in traffic in the chain stores due to macro headwinds continues to have a negative impact on comparable sales. I expect pressure on revenue growth and margins to continue in the coming quarters. Despite the attractive valuation, I would like to maintain my hold recommendation for CHS stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Sep 08

Return Trends At Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Aren't Appealing

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Analysis Article • Aug 15

These 4 Measures Indicate That Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Seeking Alpha • Jun 29

Chico's FAS: An Undervalued And Underappreciated Retail Growth Story

Summary Chico's FAS trades at a discount to apparel retail peers, despite exceptionally strong fundamentals. Net cash represents approximately 15% of market capitalization. CHS has potential to buyback 15% of its float this fiscal year, given Q1-F23 repurchases and new share repurchase program amount. Shares are likely to be re-rated higher as investor sentiment strengthens for consumer discretionary stocks and the company executes a more proactive investor relations strategy. There is asymmetric risk/reward for CHS shares, with downside to $4 and upside to $11, over the next 18 months. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Apr 10

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS)?

Chico's FAS, Inc. ( NYSE:CHS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the...
Analysis Article • Mar 23

We Think Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 16

Chico's FAS: Attractive Valuation But No Catalysts To Grow

Summary The dynamics of consumer spending on clothing continues to be under pressure. Chico's FAS announced a reduction in guidance in view of macro headwinds. The company is trading below fair growth, however, I do not see any catalysts for the growth of the stock in the coming quarters. Introduction Chico's FAS (CHS) shares have risen 4% YTD. Despite the fact that the company is cheaply priced according to multiples, and the DCF model indicates that there is fundamental upside potential for CHS stock, I believe that now is not the best time to go long. In my personal opinion, rising inflation and a decline in real incomes will continue to affect the company's revenue dynamics in 2023, while the effect of traffic recovery in the chain's stores may have already been exhausted. Thus, I expect pressure on the company's operating and financial performance in 2023. The survey of current trends Rising inflation and declining real disposable income continue to weigh on consumer spending. Thus, total consumer spending on "Nondurable goods" is in the negative zone during 2-4 quarters of 2022. Clothing and footwear spending is one of the Nondurable Goods segments where consumer spending looks a bit better, but the pressure is still there. I believe that in 2023 we will see how lower consumer spending in the discretionary segment will put pressure on the company's revenue dynamics, as the effect of store openings and traffic recovery will be exhausted. On the charts below, you can see the details of consumer spending. Personal expenditures (bea.gov) Projections I made my own assumptions about the future cash flows of the business in order to evaluate the company. You can see the main assumptions of my forecasts below: Revenue growth: in my model, I conservatively assume revenue growth of 5% by the end of 2023 due to rising inflation and a decrease in real income, then I predict stable revenue growth of about 7% per year until 2026. Gross margin: I predict slight pressure in 2023 due to a weakening consumer, so I assume that the gross margin in 2023 will decrease to 39%, then I predict a recovery to 41% by 2026. SGA: I believe that by the end of 2023 we will see a slight increase in spending on SGA (% of revenue) to 33.5% due to reduced economies of scale, then I predict a gradual decrease to 32.5% by 2026. You can see the results of my predictions in the chart below. Yearly projections: Forecast (Personal calculations) Valuation I prefer to use the DCF approach to value a company. First, the company operates in a stable market where the use of DCF is most preferred. Secondly, using the DCF model allows me to make assumptions about the future growth rates and operating profitability of the business. Also, when forecasting, I can rely on management comments and guidance. The main inputs in my model are: WACC: 12.8% Terminal growth rate: 3% DCF model (Personal calculations) Multiples In addition, I calculated the current and future P/S and P/E multiples for the company based on my sales and net income forecasts. You can see the results of my predictions in the chart below. Multiples (Personal calculations) Risks Competition: increased competition could lead to lower market share, lower revenue growth and lower operating margins due to higher marketing costs, competition for labor and failure to raise prices for key products. Margin: decreasing economies of scale due to reduced store traffic and lower average check, as well as rising operating costs, could put pressure on the business's operating margin going forward.
Analysis Article • Feb 03

Returns On Capital At Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Have Hit The Brakes

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...
Analysis Article • Dec 21

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS)?

Chico's FAS, Inc. ( NYSE:CHS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...
Analysis Article • Nov 30

Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of

Despite announcing strong earnings, Chico's FAS, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CHS ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...
Analysis Article • Oct 23

Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Seeking Alpha • Aug 30

Chico's FAS Q2 2023 Earnings Preview

Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) is scheduled to announce Q2 earnings results on Wednesday, August 31st, before market open. The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.25 and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $543.9M (+15.2% Y/Y). Over the last 1 year, CHS has beaten EPS estimates 25% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 25% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward.
Analysis Article • Aug 26

When Should You Buy Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS)?

Chico's FAS, Inc. ( NYSE:CHS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • Jun 21

Is Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • May 10

Should You Think About Buying Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) Now?

While Chico's FAS, Inc. ( NYSE:CHS ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 28

Chico's FAS Is A Strong Buy Thanks To Post Covid Recovery

Chico’s FAS Inc. is an American omnichannel retail business dealing primarily in women’s dressing and complementary accessories. CHS, along with the wider women’s apparel industry, took a significant hit as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which was then followed by a remarkable recovery in 2021. 2021 brought Chico’s a remarkable financial performance, surpassing its pre-covid performance, and delivering its highest earnings since 2017. The strategic planning and execution by the company’s management ensured growth through digital transformation and more robust cost control.
Analysis Article • Feb 23

Does Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 13

Chico's FAS: Valuation Beginning To Improve

Chico's FAS has declined 15% year-to-date, and is now down more than 35% from its Q3 peak. However, fundamentally, the company continues to put up solid results, with the turnaround thesis clearly intact, and FY2021 set to be the first year of profitability since 2018. Based on the most recent decline, Chico's now trades at barely 11x FY2022 earnings estimates, and a high double-digit free cash flow yield, with the valuation clearly improving. Given the improving profitability, and what should be another strong year ahead, I would view any pullbacks below $3.95 as speculative buying opportunities.
Seeking Alpha • Nov 30

Chico's FAS: A Winning Ticket

A year ago, we said a bet here could pay off, but it was a gamble, and those who have huge gains should consider playing with house money. Management has done a solid job to keep the business afloat, and transition to profits in 2021. The best Q3 in five years, despite sales lower than the pre-COVID 2019 period. Shaving expenses while improving margins. Stock is priced for performance, and new money should wait.
Analysis Article • Oct 16

Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Shareholder Returns

CHSUS Specialty RetailUS Market
7D0.1%-6.0%1.1%
1Y44.3%-4.9%26.7%

Return vs Industry: CHS exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned 4.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CHS exceeded the US Market which returned 19.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CHS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CHS volatility
CHS Average Weekly Movement0.5%
Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement7.2%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: CHS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: CHS's weekly volatility has decreased from 11% to 1% over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198314,238Molly Langensteinwww.chicosfas.com

Chico's FAS, Inc. operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer of women's private branded casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, and complementary accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands; and franchise locations in Mexico and domestic airports. The company operates under the Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM), and Soma brands. The Chico's brand primarily sells private branded clothing focusing on women with moderate to high household income levels.

Chico's FAS, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Chico's FAS's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CHS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$937.04m
Earnings (TTM)US$111.68m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.11b
8.4x
P/E Ratio
0.4x
P/S Ratio

Is CHS overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CHS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.11b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.29b
Gross ProfitUS$822.73m
Other ExpensesUS$711.06m
EarningsUS$111.68m

Last Reported Earnings

Oct 28, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.90
Gross Margin39.01%
Net Profit Margin5.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio5.7%

How did CHS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/01/06 17:39
End of Day Share Price 2024/01/04 00:00
Earnings2023/10/28
Annual Earnings2023/01/28

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Chico's FAS, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullArgus Research Company
Elizabeth Pierce LaddAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
Matthew McClintockBarclays