Bath & Body Works: A High-Value Pick At A Discount

  • Bath & Body Works has a modest moat fueled by strong brand loyalty, vertical integration, and high returns, but it faces headwinds from changing consumer preferences and rising digital competition. The company's asset-light model and robust capital allocation support strong operating margins and a sustained, very compelling ROIC well above its WACC. Trading at depressed valuations, the stock looks particularly cheap when viewed through the lens of its strong operational performance.