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Under Armour | NYSE: UA | Price: $71.96 | Date: 1/29/15 Intrinsic Value: $80 | Target Price: $106 | Return: 14%

Recommendation

BUY

Corporate Summary Under Armour designs, distributes and markets its brand of performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Under Armour offers unique and high quality products geared towards men, woman and youth. The firm operates in the clothing and apparel sector. Its two main competitors are Nike (NKE) and Adidas (ADDYY).

Key Statistics

Sector: Consumer Discretionary Industry: Athletic Apparel / Footwear Market Cap: $14.92 B Current P/E: Fwd. P/E:

85.7 57

P/S: EV / EBITDA:

5.17 39.6

Beta:

.92

ROA: ROE:

11.3% 16.6%

Prices as of: 1/28/15

Investment Thesis Major opportunity for international expansion. Sales from overseas currently account for ~8% of total revenue. International sales saw over 50% growth this year to over $200 million ($3 million in total revenue ‘14E). Under Armour will continue to establish brand recognition globally in Asia, EMEA and the Middle East. In the long-term international sales have the potential to account for close to half of total revenues. Ability to establish brand loyalty by targeting consumers at a young age. Under Armour penetrated the sports and youth markets first before expanding to Men and Women’s apparel. The firm’s strong foothold in the youth market will continue to benefit Under Armour by establishing brand loyalty for their products. Furthermore, contracts with high school athletics will further install brand loyalty in young consumers. These consumers along with the ability to continue to expand and make innovative clothing and footwear will enable Under Armour to become the next Nike. Capturing market share from Nike and Adidas as it grows into the leading athletic brand. Nike and Adidas account for ~$45 billion of the revenue in this sector. However, there is little room left for them to grow and their products are losing appeal to Under Armour’s new style and innovative designs and technology. Successful investments in athletes and universities will increase brand popularity and demand. Under Armour has grown into a company that generates enough revenue and cash flow to endorse athletes and universities, which will increase public awareness. Youth athletes always want to mimic their favorite professionals down to the gloves and shoes they wear on game-day. Consumers want to buy the brand of the shoe that Steph Curry wears during a game or the gloves Cam Newton has on while he is throwing touchdown passes. The success of Under Armour endorsees will continue to increase brand recognition and install loyalty and a recurring revenue stream.

Analysts: Haomin Chen, Matt Errico & Aaron Mederos

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