Retail Stocks: 10 Contrarian Plays

Many of the retailer stocks have taken a beating during the last few months. As anticipated, many of the same store sales during the year-end shopping season were either flat or down. Maybe there is a buying opportunity here.

The following is a list of ten major retail stocks:

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) has a P/E ratio of 11, a PEG ratio of 0.78, and a yield of 2.1%.

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (ANN) has a P/E ratio of 10, and a PEG ratio of 0.71.

Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) has a P/E ratio of 10.8, a PEG ratio of 1.05, and a yield of 2.5%.

Fred's Inc. (FRED) has a P/E ratio of 13, a PEG ratio of 0.97, and a yield of 1%.

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) has a P/E ratio of 8, a PEG ratio of 0.66, and a yield of 2.1%.

Kohl's Corp. (KSS) has a P/E ratio of 11, and a PEG ratio of 0.71.

Limited Brands Inc. (LTD) has a P/E ratio of 8, a PEG ratio of 0.93, and a yield of 3.8%.

Saks Inc. (SKS) has a P/E ratio of 80, and a PEG ratio of 3.2.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) has a P/E ratio of 15.5, a PEG ratio of 1.28, and a yield of 1.9%.

Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) has a P/E ratio of 11, and a PEG ratio of 2.22.

Disclosure: The author has a long option position in SHLD.