Staples (Staples) GF Value Rank : 0 (As of May. 05, 2024)

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What is Staples GF Value Rank?

Staples has the GF Value Rank of 0.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

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Staples (Staples) Business Description

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http://www.staples.com

Staples is an American retailer with online and delivery capabilities. Staples offers products in categories: technology, facilities and breakroom, furniture, safety, medical, copy and print, and Staples EasyTech services. Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company divides its business into three segments: North American stores and online, North American commercial, and international operations. The product offering includes Staples, Quill, and other proprietary branded products. Staples' product price points are generally low.

Executives

Shira Goodman	director, officer: CEO	C/O CARMAX, 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
John F Lundgren	director	1000 STANLEY DRIVE, NEW BRITAIN CT 06053
Deborah A Henretta	director	ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, CORNING NY 14831
Robert E Sulentic	director	C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Kunal Kamlani	director	3333 BEVERLY ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179
Christine T Komola	officer: Chief Financial Officer	500 STAPLES DRIVE, FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Drew G Faust	director	C/O GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, 200 WEST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10282
Curtis F Feeny	director	C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Joseph Doody	officer: Vice Chairman	CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC, 25 GREENS HILL LANE PO BOX 866, RUTLAND VT 05701
Carol Meyrowitz	director	TJX COMPANIES INC, 770 COCHITUATE RD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Ronald Sargent	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Demos Parneros	officer: President, NA Stores & Online	483 BAY ST, 7TH FL NORTH TOWER, TORONTOON A1 999999999
Rowland Moriarty	director	200 CLARENDON ST T33, BOSTON MA 02116
Raul Vazquez	director	500 STAPLES DR., FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Basil Anderson	director