Since May 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 94.2%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, TJX has surged 167% to $129.50 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 10.8% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 17%.
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Why Does TJX Spark Debate?
Initially based on a strategy of buying excess inventory from manufacturers or other retailers, TJX (NYSE: TJX) is an off-price retailer that sells brand-name apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores.
Two Positive Attributes:
1. Surging Same-Store Sales Show Increasing Demand
Same-store sales is an industry measure of whether revenue is growing at existing stores, and it is driven by customer visits (often called traffic) and the average spending per customer (ticket).
TJX’s demand has been spectacular for a retailer over the last two years. On average, the company has increased its same-store sales by an impressive 4.4% per year.
2. Economies of Scale Give It Negotiating Leverage with Suppliers
With $56.36 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, TJX is a behemoth in the consumer retail sector and benefits from economies of scale, giving it an edge in distribution. This also enables it to gain more leverage on its fixed costs than smaller competitors and the flexibility to offer lower prices. However, its scale is a double-edged sword because it’s harder to find incremental growth when you’ve penetrated most of the market. To expand meaningfully, TJX likely needs to tweak its prices or enter new markets.
One Reason to be Careful:
Long-Term Revenue Growth Disappoints
Reviewing a company’s long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Any business can experience short-term success, but top-performing ones enjoy sustained growth for years. Regrettably, TJX’s sales grew at a tepid 6.2% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This wasn’t a great result compared to the rest of the consumer retail sector, but there are still things to like about TJX. 
Final Judgment
TJX’s positive characteristics outweigh the negatives, and with its shares topping the market in recent months, the stock trades at 27.8× forward P/E (or $129.50 per share). Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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