Fast Retailing Remains An Interesting Story, If You Can Handle The Valuation
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Stephen Simpson20.55K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryFast Retailing remains richly valued but continues to deliver healthy growth, operational excellence, and global ambition, particularly with Uniqlo’s international expansion.Recent results exceeded expectations, with revenue up 6% and operating income up 14%, driven by robust performance in Japan, North America, and Europe.China remains a challenge, but management expects medium-term improvement via store optimization and localized strategies; North America and Europe offer significant runways for sales growth.Valuation is stretched, but Fast Retailing has supported similar, and higher, multiples during past growth phases. winhorse/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Valuation always matters sooner or later, but that gap between “sooner” and “later” can cover a lot of ground and a lot of gains. I think it’s a relevant point to make in regards to This article was written byStephen Simpson20.55K FollowersFollowStephen Simpson is a freelance financial writer and investor.Spent close to 15 years on the Street (sell-side, buy-side, equities, bonds).Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.