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Why Urban Outfitters (URBN) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Urban Outfitters (URBN)

Founded in 1970 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) is a lifestyle specialty retailer that offers fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, home décor and gifts products. The company’s merchandises are generally sold directly to consumers through stores, catalogs, call centers and e-commerce platforms. The company has operations in the United States, Canada and Europe.

URBN is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Value Style Score of A and VGM Score of A. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 11.5X for the current fiscal year compared to the Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry's P/E of 11.5X. Additionally, URBN has a PEG Ratio of 0.6 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 10.4X. Value investors should also note URBN's Price/Sales ratio of 0.6X.

Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $2.63 per share. URBN has an average earnings surprise of 12.2%.

With strong valuation and earnings metrics, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, investors should strongly think about adding URBN to their portfolios.

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