Potential 50% Upside For Abercrombie & Fitch

Trefis submits: Urban Outfitters (URBN) is a specialty retailer that competes with players like Gap (GPS), American Eagle (AEO) and Abercrombie & Fitch (

Trefis submits: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is a specialty retailer that competes with players like Gap (GPS), American Eagle (AEO) and Urban Outfitters (

By Stephen Rosenman:There was a time when Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) was the hottest teen retailer out there. No longer. Sales have been weak. Last quarter, comparable store sales were down 5% in the U.S. and down 26% internationally. Yet, investors continue to give Abercrombie a sky-high 34 PE valuation despite cooling sales.

Trefis submits: Aeropostale (ARO) is a specialty retailer that sells casual apparel and accessories targeted toward teens and young adults. Aeropostale’s stock has fallen from highs of around $30 during the middle of 2010 to about $18 in July 2011.

Trefis submits: American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a specialty retailer that designs, markets and sells its own brand of trendy, high-quality clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices, targeting the 15-25-year-old demographic

By Rupert Nicholson: Company Overview

Stephen Rosenman submits:Having raised three teenagers, and survived (!) emotionally and financially (?), I decided to use my knowledge of teen retailers for stock market gains.

RetailSails submits:Once the darling of the teen retail scene, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) has fallen on hard times since the start of the recession. Missteps including fashion flops and the company's refusal to mark down prices have driven U.S.