52-Week Company Lows

Details the 52-week lows of the following companies: Estee Lauder, Gap, Vail Resorts, Avista, UniFirst and El Paso Electric Co.

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Jan 13, 2019
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According to GuruFocus’ list of 52-week lows, these guru stocks have reached their 52-week lows.

Estee Lauder reached the 52-week low of $125.94

The price of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $125.94, which is 23.5% off the 52-week high of $158.80. The company has a market cap of $45.7 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 40.01 and a price-sales ratio of 3.41 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.25%. The forward dividend yield is 1.37%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 11.90% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated the company’s business predictability at 4 stars.

Estee Lauder is a beauty products manufacturer providing Skin care, Makeup, Fragrance and Hair care services.

Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 were $502 million compared to $430 million for the prior-year period.

Gap reached the 52-week low of $25.24

The price of Gap Inc. (GPS, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $25.24, which is 32.0% off the 52-week high of $35.68. The company has a market cap of $9.63 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 10.61 and a price-sales ratio of 0.59 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.84%. The forward dividend yield is 3.84%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 6.80% over the past 10 years.

Gap is a global apparel and accessories retailer. The company offers products for men, women, and children under various brands such as Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix.

Net income for the third quarter of 2018 was $266 million compared to $229 million for the prior year period.

Vail Resorts reached the 52-week low of $187.33

The price of Vail Resorts Inc. (MTN, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $187.33, which is 39.9% off the 52-week high of $302.76. The company has a market cap of $7.57 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 25.97 and a price-sales ratio of 3.85 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.14%. The forward dividend yield is 3.14%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 10.30% over the past 10 years.

Vail Resorts is a mountain resort operator. It owns four ski resorts in Colorado, one ski resort in Lake Tahoe, and one summer resort in Grand Teton, Wyoming. Its operating segments are Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate.

Net loss for the first fiscal quarter of 2019 was $107.8 million compared to a net loss of $28.4 million in the same period in the prior year.

Avista reached the 52-week low of $41.29

The price of Avista Corp. (AVA, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $41.29, which is 22.5% off the 52-week high of $52.91. The company has a market cap of $2.71 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 23.05 and a price-sales ratio of 1.92 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.61%. The forward dividend yield is 3.61%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 3.80% over the past 10 years.

Avista is engaged in the utilities sector. Its business includes generation, transmission and distribution of natural gas to customers in the United States.

Net income for the third quarter of 2018 was $10.1 million compared to $4.5 million for the comparable period of 2017.

UniFirst reached the 52-week low of $137.53

The price of UniFirst Corp. (UNF, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $137.53, which is 31.4% off the 52-week high of $193.05. The company has a market cap of $2.63 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 16.09 and a price-sales ratio of 1.54 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.27%. The forward dividend yield is 0.33%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Unifirst’s business predictability at 2.5 stars.

UniFirst, together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, manufacturing, personalizing, renting, cleaning, delivering and selling uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, jackets, coveralls, lab coats and specialized protective wear.

Net income for the quarter ended Nov. 24, 2018, was $38.32 million compared to $34.21 million for the prior year period.

10% Owner The Ronald D. Croatti Trust sold 5,584 shares on Jan. 10 at a price of $137.81 and 2,200 shares on Dec. 17 at a price of $139.65. The price of the stock has decreased by 1.52% since.

Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and 10% Owner Cynthia Croatti sold 2,288 shares on Dec. 14 at a price of $141.2. The price of the stock has decreased by 2.6% since.

El Paso Electric reached the 52-week low of $49.67

The price of El Paso Electric Co. (EE, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $49.67, which is 25.3% off the 52-week high of $64.35. The company has a market cap of $2.02 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 19.10 and a price-sales ratio of 2.24 as of Jan. 11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.85%. The forward dividend yield is 2.90%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated El Paso Electric’s business predictability at 2 stars.

El Paso Electric is a public utility company which is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in in the Southwestern U.S.

Net income for the third quarter of 2018 was $73.27 million compared to $59.68 million for the prior-year period.

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Disclosure: I do not own stock in any of the companies mentioned in the article.