Picking Through Wall Street's Trash: The Home Depot

The forest for the trees?
I'm not excited about Home Depot's stock just because Wall Street isn't. I've liked this company for a while and have been waiting for a cheaper buy-in price. Still, a look at the reasons for Wall Street's newfound disdain for the company is useful (if only for humor purposes).

So what was the reason? Stephen Chick, the analyst at FBR, cited "a slight downshift in tone" in management's voice in recent conference calls and press releases.

Pardon me while I laugh hysterically.

But why do I think the stock is cheap?

Here's my homework
Home Depot is a company that has been focused on adding stores for most of its history. From 2000 to 2007, the company roughly doubled its store base from 1,134 to 2,234 stores, averaging over 150 new outlets each year. This contributed to great top-line growth, as sales climbed to $77 billion in 2007. In that era, to keep making more money, all management had to do was keep adding stores. This worked out great until late 2007, when the housing and economic downturn started to take hold. Suddenly, demand for home improvement products wasn't as robust, and adding new stores didn't make great economic sense. Management seemed stumped, and then-CEO Robert Nardelli's $131 million in total compensation in 2006 was starting to look a bit rich.

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The Home Depot Outdoor Projects 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3)

Meredith Books

List Price: $34.95

Product Description

Get more enjoyment from your yard! Let Home Depot’s "wisdom of the aisles" teach you all you’ll need to know for fabulous outdoor projects. From patios, decks, walls, fences, sheds, to furniture, the Home Depot experts will lead you through step-by-step, regional specific projects that are built to last.

Features:

- Over 2000 illustrations
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Improving outdoor living is as easy as 1-2-3!


This is a joint project between the editors of Better Homes & Gardens and the Home Depot, and much like their earlier collaboration, Home Improvement 1-2-3, they cover a lot of ground in this big, detailed book. Clear, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for just about any outdoor project one can imagine--from deck building and maintenance to building a retaining wall to making outdoor furniture to installing an outdoor faucet or constructing a customized fountain--it's in here.

A very useful series of features throughout the book helps guide the homeowner: "Skill Scale" assesses the skill level needed for individual projects; "Trip Saver" helps save time and money, eliminating numerous trips to the store; "Safety Alert" warns of potential dangers on given projects; "Oops!" describes common errors and boo-boos and helps find solutions; "Designer's Corner" helps the reader with design and style choices.

Overall, as a comprehensive and nitty-gritty guide to all of the most common outdoor projects, this is a perfect book for the novice, but will have information and shortcuts for the experienced homeowner and do-it-yourselfer, too. --Mark A. Hetts


Claber Aquauno Pratico Outdoor Water Timer 8493

Claber

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Product Details

  • Operates on one 9v battery
  • LED indicates all operation

Product Description

The Practico is a simple 2 button programmable timer that allows one program per day from as little as 1 minute up to a maximum of 59 minutes. Simply press the green button to start then red button to stop when cycle time is met. Program is automatically stored to repeat the same time every day. If red button is not pushed within 1 hour the program will automatically set for 5 minutes per day. LED flashes one time when programmed and two times when in operation. Patented circuitry is completely sealed and watertight to prevent damage to electronic parts. Built-in washable stainless steel filter traps contaminants that could clog or damage valve. Functions with operating pressure as low as 1.45psi up to 174psi. Operates on one 9v battery (not included).

Leisure Accents Patio Bar Stools - Set of 2

Confer Plastics, Inc

Product Description

Looking for quality outdoor seating? Look no further than these marvelous bar stools! They come in sets of two, in your choice of fabulous colors to coordinate with any decor. Stools like these are ideal for use beside the spa or pool, around the patio, or on the porch.

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