BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P. Buys 2, Sells 3 in 2nd Quarter

BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P. recently filed their 13F report for the second quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-06-30.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 9 stocks valued at a total of $55.00Mil. The top holdings were EML(23.32%), RMBS(20.80%), and EHC(14.71%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.’s top five trades of the quarter.

Chico's FAS Inc


BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P. reduced their investment in NYSE:CHS by 1,190,200 shares. The trade had a 6.87% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $5.05.

On 08/15/2022, Chico's FAS Inc traded for a price of $6.57 per share and a market cap of $822.19Mil. The stock has returned 4.62% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Chico's FAS Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 9.00, a price-book ratio of 3.25, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 7.83 and a price-sales ratio of 0.41.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.83, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 1.

Victoria's Secret & Co


The guru sold out of their 105,000-share investment in NYSE:VSCO. Previously, the stock had a 6.49% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $43.44 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, Victoria's Secret & Co traded for a price of $40.58 per share and a market cap of $3.37Bil. The stock has returned -43.21% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 3 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Victoria's Secret & Co has a price-earnings ratio of 6.60, a price-book ratio of 14.84, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 5.57 and a price-sales ratio of 0.54.

Matthews International Corp


The guru established a new position worth 104,000 shares in NAS:MATW, giving the stock a 5.45% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $30.59 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, Matthews International Corp traded for a price of $26.58 per share and a market cap of $813.50Mil. The stock has returned -20.89% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Matthews International Corp has a price-book ratio of 1.38, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 13.38 and a price-sales ratio of 0.48.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.75, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.

Itron Inc


The guru established a new position worth 55,754 shares in NAS:ITRI, giving the stock a 5.03% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $49.66 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, Itron Inc traded for a price of $55.1 per share and a market cap of $2.49Bil. The stock has returned -33.17% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 5 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Itron Inc has a price-book ratio of 2.24, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -47.15 and a price-sales ratio of 1.32.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.05, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.

Bath & Body Works Inc


BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P. reduced their investment in NYSE:BBWI by 83,315 shares. The trade had a 4.79% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $43.48.

On 08/15/2022, Bath & Body Works Inc traded for a price of $39.99 per share and a market cap of $9.13Bil. The stock has returned -34.92% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Bath & Body Works Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 8.71, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 6.15 and a price-sales ratio of 1.12.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.78, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.


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