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19.2 (1y: +1%)
Market Cap 1.67 B P/E(ttm) 12.00
Enterprise Value 1.62 B P/B 4.40
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 1.289
EXPR's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
58% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 2.36 vs. EXPR: 1.289 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.35   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.29
0.35
2.6
Equity to Asset 0.17
EXPR's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
86% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. EXPR: 0.17 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.12   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.17
-0.12
0.41
Interest Coverage 12.9
EXPR's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
55% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 20.80 vs. EXPR: 12.9 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: 13
Current: 12.9
0
13
F-Score: 7
Z-Score: 5
M-Score: -2.69
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 11.70
EXPR's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 4.60 vs. EXPR: 11.70 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 13.1
Current: 11.7
0.2
13.1
Net-margin (%) 6.5
EXPR's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
73% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. EXPR: 6.5 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -1.7   Max: 6.8
Current: 6.5
-1.7
6.8
ROE (%) 37.5
EXPR's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 7.70 vs. EXPR: 37.5 )
EXPR' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -29.9   Max: 97.9
Current: 37.5
-29.9
97.9
ROA (%) 13.7
EXPR's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 4.10 vs. EXPR: 13.7 )
EXPR' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -3.4   Max: 16.3
Current: 13.7
-3.4
16.3
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 111.70
EXPR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
93% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 16.10 vs. EXPR: 111.70 )
EXPR' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 138.4
Current: 111.7
1.7
138.4
» EXPR's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

EXPR Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Westport Asset Management 165,200 sh (New)
Richard Snow 20,125 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 225,919 sh (+1275.79%)
Joel Greenblatt 449,582 sh (+122.26%)
Paul Tudor Jones 26,300 sh (+77.7%)
Pioneer Investments 440,455 sh (+33.64%)
RS Investment Management 660,810 sh (+10.04%)
Louis Moore Bacon Sold Out
Jim Simons 614,600 sh (-10.2%)
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Q3 2012

EXPR Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Robert Olstein 409,200 sh (New)
Pioneer Investments 2,153,838 sh (+389%)
Richard Snow 50,285 sh (+149.86%)
Joel Greenblatt 848,603 sh (+88.75%)
Jim Simons 884,800 sh (+43.96%)
Westport Asset Management 195,200 sh (+18.16%)
RS Investment Management Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones 22,500 sh (-14.45%)
Steven Cohen 45,767 sh (-79.74%)
» More
Q4 2012

EXPR Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Whitney Tilson 90,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 211,720 sh (+362.6%)
Richard Snow 109,590 sh (+117.94%)
Paul Tudor Jones 30,000 sh (+33.33%)
Jim Simons 1,038,200 sh (+17.34%)
Robert Olstein 478,000 sh (+16.81%)
Joel Greenblatt 959,070 sh (+13.02%)
Pioneer Investments Sold Out
» More
Q1 2013

EXPR Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 780,164 sh (+268.49%)
Richard Snow 277,240 sh (+152.98%)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Whitney Tilson Sold Out
Robert Olstein 439,000 sh (-8.16%)
Jim Simons 933,600 sh (-10.08%)
Joel Greenblatt 744,436 sh (-22.38%)
» More
» Details

Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with EXPR

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Reduce -22.38%0.19%$13.89 - $19.21 $ 19.29%744436
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Add 88.75%0.39%$14.82 - $18.66 $ 19.216%848603
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Add 122.26%0.33%$17.18 - $25.13 $ 19.2-10%449582
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 88.3%0.21%$19 - $26.14 $ 19.2-11%202275
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Add 53.24%0.09%$19.3 - $23.43 $ 19.2-11%107419
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Add 97.62%0.11%$16.75 - $23.92 $ 19.2-6%70100
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 New Buy0.11%$19.04 - $23.3 $ 19.2-9%35472
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 12.00
EXPR's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
72% of the 556 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 16.40 vs. EXPR: 12.00 )
EXPR' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 7.1   Max: 29.11
Current: 12
7.1
29.11
P/B 4.40
EXPR's P/B is ranked lower than
85% of the 667 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.44 vs. EXPR: 4.40 )
EXPR' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 3.08   Max: 16.06
Current: 4.4
3.08
16.06
P/S 0.78
EXPR's P/S is ranked lower than
61% of the 678 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.60 vs. EXPR: 0.78 )
EXPR' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.46   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.78
0.46
1.85
PFCF 9.80
EXPR's PFCF is ranked higher than
75% of the 493 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 17.62 vs. EXPR: 9.80 )
EXPR' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 6.78   Max: 208.89
Current: 9.8
6.78
208.89
EV-to-EBIT 6.2
EXPR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
84% of the 595 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 12.47 vs. EXPR: 6.2 )
EXPR' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 4.1   Max: 18.8
Current: 6.2
4.1
18.8

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 14.7
EXPR's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
72% of the 628 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. EXPR: 14.7 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 14.4   Max: 18
Current: 14.7
14.4
18
Price/Tangible Book 9.5
EXPR's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
92% of the 631 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. EXPR: 9.5 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 9.2   Max: 23
Current: 9.5
9.2
23
Price/Median PS Value 0.9
EXPR's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
72% of the 665 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. EXPR: 0.9 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.9
0.8
1.1
Price/Graham Number 2.3
EXPR's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
78% of the 530 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. EXPR: 2.3 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 3.7
Current: 2.3
2.2
3.7
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 16.20
EXPR's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
86% of the 680 Companies
in the Global Apparel Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 7.40 vs. EXPR: 16.20 )
EXPR' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 5.3   Max: 24.1
Current: 16.2
5.3
24.1

Business Description

Express, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware. The Company operates as a specialty retail apparel brand in the United States. It is a core shopping destination for its customers and that it has developed strong brand awareness and credibility with them. The Company targets an attractive and growing demographic of women and men between 20 and 30 years old. It offers its customers an edited assortment of fashionable apparel and accessories to address fashion needs across multiple aspects of their lifestyles, including work, casual and going-out occasions. It operates approximately 609 stores. The Company's stores are located mainly in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers and street locations across the United States and average approximately 8,700 square feet. It offers its customers an edited assortment of fashionable merchandise to address multiple aspects of their lifestyle, including work, casual and going-out occasions. The Company's products are created by its in-house design team and range from core styles to the latest fashions. The Company has developed a portfolio of products that have significant brand value, including the Editor pant, of which it has sold approximately 16 million over the last seven years, Essential and 1MX shirts, and its Stella, Zelda and Eva lines of denim. Its competitors are Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Bebe, Forever21, Gap, Guess, J. Crew, Macy's and Zara. The Company is subject to labor and employment laws, including minimum wage requirements, laws governing advertising and promotions, privacy laws, safety regulations and other laws, such as consumer protection regulations that govern product standards and regulations with respect to the operation of its stores and warehouse facilities.
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Industry: Apparel Stores
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