The BusinessWeek 50 Ranking
43
Coach
BETWEEN THE cheap handbags and ones that cost as much as a car, there’s Coach. The New York accessories maven has deftly cultivated the “accessible luxury” segment, selling fashionable, well-made items to consumers who want quality without a ridiculous price tag. Coach has avoided the bargain bin dilution that has plagued brands from Calvin Klein Inc. to Tommy Hilfiger Corp. It doesn’t slash prices on the Web or at fullprice stores. Coach’s factory outlets are generally about an hour’s drive from its retail stores. That keeps fashionistas apart from suburban moms who may not care if a cherry-red wristlet is so last year.
Company Info |
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| 2005 Rank | 17 |
| GET MORE COMPANY INFO | COH |
| Market Value $ Million | 13,668.7 |
| Total Return $ Million | (1-yr.) 28.7
(3-yr.) 299.9 |
| 2005 Sales $ Billion | 1.9 |
| Sales Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 27
(3-yr.) 32.7 |
| Long-Term Growth Est. % | 20.0 |
| Net income $ Million | 454.6 |
| Net Income Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 46
(3-yr.) 58.3 |
| Net Margin %* | 23.5 |
| Return on Inv. Capital (%)* | 33.4 |
| Share Price 12-Mo. Hi/Lo | 37/25 |
| P/E Ratio | 30 |
| Industry | Consumer Durables & Apparel |
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