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25.09 (1y: +274%)
Market Cap 583.2 M P/E(ttm) 31.00
Enterprise Value 509.36 M P/B 19.10
OSTK- NAS (USA)
Overstock.com, Inc.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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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 : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt No Debt
OSTK's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
147492% of the 678 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 2.43 vs. OSTK: No Debt )
OSTK' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.8   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
Equity to Asset 0.155
OSTK's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
156986% of the 637 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 0.52 vs. OSTK: 0.155 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.03   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.16
-0.03
0.57
Interest Coverage 17.5
OSTK's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
183486% of the 545 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 59.00 vs. OSTK: 17.5 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 2   Max: No Debt
Current: 17.5
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 8.24
M-Score: -2.83
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 : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 1.10
OSTK's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
93% of the 573 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. OSTK: 1.10 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -84   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.1
-84
1.4
Net-margin (%) 1.3
OSTK's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
84% of the 556 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 4.30 vs. OSTK: 1.3 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -83.5   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.3
-83.5
1.3
ROE (%) 47.4
OSTK's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 553 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 10.50 vs. OSTK: 47.4 )
OSTK' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -230.9   Max: 71.7
Current: 47.4
-230.9
71.7
ROA (%) 8.1
OSTK's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
67% of the 555 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 5.50 vs. OSTK: 8.1 )
OSTK' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -70.1   Max: 8.1
Current: 8.1
-70.1
8.1
Revenue Growth (%) 5.1
OSTK's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked lower than
71% of the 312 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. OSTK: 5.1 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -3.1   Max: 66.1
Current: 5.1
-3.1
66.1
EBITDA Growth (%) 6.9
OSTK's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked lower than
418410% of the 239 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 13.60 vs. OSTK: 6.9 )
OSTK' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -48.5   Max: 77.8
Current: 6.9
-48.5
77.8
EPS Growth (%) 17.1
OSTK's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
432900% of the 231 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 16.50 vs. OSTK: 17.1 )
OSTK' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -32.6   Max: 60.8
Current: 17.1
-32.6
60.8
» OSTK's 10-Y Financials

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

OSTK Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 470,800 sh (+60.96%)
Francis Chou 2,310,209 sh (unchged)
Chou RRSP Fund 715,500 sh (unchged)
Prem Watsa 3,388,774 sh (unchged)
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Q3 2012

OSTK Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Prem Watsa 3,388,774 sh (unchged)
Francis Chou 2,310,209 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons 377,300 sh (-19.86%)
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Q4 2012

OSTK Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 386,500 sh (+2.44%)
Francis Chou 2,310,209 sh (unchged)
Chou RRSP Fund 715,500 sh (unchged)
Prem Watsa 3,388,774 sh (unchged)
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Q1 2013

OSTK Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Francis Chou 2,310,209 sh (unchged)
Prem Watsa 3,388,774 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons 359,100 sh (-7.09%)
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Insider Trades

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Guru Investment Theses on Overstock.com, Inc.

Francis Chou on Overstock (OSTK) - May 31, 2012

Francis Chou: OSTK has a market cap of ~$120-$130 million and $30-$40 million in excess cash. The legal expenses will likely fall and the firm's results will be much better without them. A good value.

Source: The Fairfax Financial Dinner summary by Norman Rothery of the Stingy Investor

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Top Ranked Articles about Overstock.com, Inc.

Francis Chou Drastic Cut - Overstock Up 237% Over 12 Months
April 26, 2013
Francis Chou - Francis Chou Drastic Cut - Overstock Up 237% Over 12 Months
As of April 23, 2013, Francis Chou, fund manager of Chou America Mutual Funds, reduced his position in Overstock.com (OSTK) by 12.25%, with current shares after the trade at 1,891,587. Chou sold in the price range of $18.91 per share, for a 1.48% loss to his portfolio. OSTK’s current price is $1.75 with a change from average up 4%. This is Chou’s second reduction so far this year, and his fifth chop since last fall when the share price was around $15.5, according to GuruFocus Real Time Picks. Read more...
Francis Chou Makes Largest Overstock.com Paring Yet
January 30, 2013
Francis Chou - Francis Chou Makes Largest Overstock.com Paring Yet
Francis Chou, fund manager of Chou America Mutual Funds, has for the fourth time since October reduced his stake in Overstock.com (OSTK). This time, he shed 3.58% of his holding, shrinking his shares owned to 2,155,611 as of Jan. 25, according to GuruFocus Real Time Picks. Read more...
The Latest on Overstock.com and Francis Chou’s Stake with the Online Retailer
October 31, 2012
Francis Chou - The Latest On Overstock.com And Francis Chou’s Stake With The Online Retailer
Utah-based Overstock.com (OSTK) has reported its third quarter results on Oct. 25 per the welcoming of a new earnings season, covering the months between July and September. Guru investor and 10% owner of Overstock, Francis Chou of Chou Associates Management, reduced his holding of the stock one day later. Read more...
Francis Chou on Overstock (OSTK)
May 31, 2012
Francis Chou: OSTK has a market cap of ~$120-$130 million and $30-$40 million in excess cash. The legal expenses will likely fall and the firm's results will be much better without them. A good value. Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 31.40
OSTK's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
179533% of the 557 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 16.30 vs. OSTK: 31.40 )
OSTK' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 13.89   Max: 162.68
Current: 31.4
13.89
162.68
P/B 19.40
OSTK's P/B is ranked lower than
149477% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. OSTK: 19.40 )
OSTK' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 2.54   Max: 73.03
Current: 19.4
2.54
73.03
P/S 0.53
OSTK's P/S is ranked lower than
147275% of the 679 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 0.60 vs. OSTK: 0.53 )
OSTK' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 2.85
Current: 0.53
0.11
2.85
PFCF 19.10
OSTK's PFCF is ranked lower than
202840% of the 493 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 17.70 vs. OSTK: 19.10 )
OSTK' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 7.18   Max: 452.2
Current: 19.1
7.18
452.2
EV-to-EBIT 30.3
OSTK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
167785% of the 596 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 12.50 vs. OSTK: 30.3 )
OSTK' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 11.1   Max: 150.2
Current: 30.3
11.1
150.2

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 23.8
OSTK's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
158730% of the 630 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. OSTK: 23.8 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 9.8   Max: 39.2
Current: 23.8
9.8
39.2
Price/Tangible Book 21.4
OSTK's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
157978% of the 633 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. OSTK: 21.4 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 4.7   Max: 38.7
Current: 21.4
4.7
38.7
Price/DCF (Projected) 2.7
OSTK's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
347222% of the 288 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. OSTK: 2.7 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 2.6   Max: 2.6
Current: 2.7
Price/Median PS Value 1.1
OSTK's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
149925% of the 667 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. OSTK: 1.1 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 5.5
Current: 1.1
0.4
5.5
Price/Graham Number 6.3
OSTK's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
188324% of the 531 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. OSTK: 6.3 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 3.5   Max: 8.4
Current: 6.3
3.5
8.4
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 3.30
OSTK's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked lower than
86% of the 602 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. OSTK: 3.30 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 9
Current: 3.3
0.7
9
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 1.31
OSTK's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
374531% of the 267 Companies
in the Global Specialty Retail industry.

( Industry Median: 15.14 vs. OSTK: 1.31 )
OSTK' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -8.6   Max: 4.9
Current: 1.31
-8.6
4.9

Business Description

Overstock.com, Inc. was founded in 1997. The Company is an online retailer offering closeout and discount brand and non-brand name merchandise, including bed-and-bath goods, home décor, kitchenware, watches, jewelry, electronics and computers, sporting goods, apparel, and designer accessories, among other products. The Company sells these products through an internet website. The Company also sells books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and video games. It also operates as part of its Website an online auctions business—a marketplace for the buying and selling of goods and services- as well as online sites for listing cars and real estate for sale. The Company deals mainly in discount, replenishable, and closeout merchandise and it uses the Internet to aggregate both supply and demand to create an efficient marketplace for selling these products. It provides manufacturers with a one-stop liquidation channel to sell both large and small quantities of excess, closeout and replenishable inventory without disrupting sales through traditional channels, which can result in weaker pricing and decreased brand strength. The merchandise offered on its Website is from a variety of sources including well-known, brand-name manufacturers. It has organized its shopping business into two principal segments—a "direct" business and a "fulfillment partner" business. It currently offers approximately 251,000 non-BMMG products and approximately 637,000 BMMG products. Consumers and businesses are able to access and purchase its products 24 hours a day from the convenience of a computer, Internet-enabled mobile telephone or other Internet-enabled devices. Its team of customer service representatives assists customers by telephone, instant online chat and e-mail. The Company also derives revenue from other businesses advertising products or services on its Website. It has car, insurance and travel listing businesses through which cars, insurance and travel-related products and services may be purchased from vendors. Nearly all of its sales are to customers located in the United States. The Company competes with Amazon.com, Inc., eBay, Inc., Buy.com, Inc., BlueNile, BackCountry, Ross Stores, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., TJX Companies, Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, J.C. Penney Company, Inc., Sears Holding Corporation, Target Corporation, Best Buy Co., Inc. and Barnes and Noble, Inc. The Company's services are subject to federal and state consumer protection laws including laws protecting the privacy of consumer information and regulations prohibiting unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Company Website
SEC Reports
Industry: Specialty Retail
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