Tapestry currently trades at $109.27 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 273% since December 2020, more than tripling the S&P 500’s 85.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38.8% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
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Why Do We Think Tapestry Will Underperform?
We’re glad investors have benefited from the price increase, but we don't have much confidence in Tapestry. Here are three reasons you should be careful with TPR and a stock we'd rather own.
1. Weak Constant Currency Growth Points to Soft Demand
Investors interested in Apparel and Accessories companies should track constant currency revenue in addition to reported revenue. This metric excludes currency movements, which are outside of Tapestry’s control and are not indicative of underlying demand.
Over the last two years, Tapestry’s constant currency revenue averaged 4.5% year-on-year growth. This performance was underwhelming and suggests it might have to lower prices or invest in product improvements to accelerate growth, factors that can hinder near-term profitability. 
2. Weak Operating Margin Could Cause Trouble
Operating margin is an important measure of profitability as it shows the portion of revenue left after accounting for all core expenses – everything from the cost of goods sold to advertising and wages. It’s also useful for comparing profitability across companies with different levels of debt and tax rates because it excludes interest and taxes.
Tapestry’s operating margin has been trending down over the last 12 months and averaged 11.8% over the last two years. The company’s profitability was mediocre for a consumer discretionary business and shows it couldn’t pass its higher operating expenses onto its customers.
3. New Investments Fail to Bear Fruit as ROIC Declines
A company’s ROIC, or return on invested capital, shows how much operating profit it makes compared to the money it has raised (debt and equity).
We like to invest in businesses with high returns, but the trend in a company’s ROIC is what often surprises the market and moves the stock price. Unfortunately, Tapestry’s ROIC has decreased significantly over the last few years. Paired with its already low returns, these declines suggest its profitable growth opportunities are few and far between.
Final Judgment
Tapestry falls short of our quality standards. With its shares outperforming the market lately, the stock trades at 20× forward P/E (or $109.27 per share). This valuation tells us it’s a bit of a market darling with a lot of good news priced in - we think other companies feature superior fundamentals at the moment. Let us point you toward an all-weather company that owns household favorite Taco Bell.
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