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ORLY - Embedded Expectations Analysis - 2020 07 20

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY:USA) currently trades above corporate averages relative to UAFRS-based (Uniform) earnings, with a 25.2x Uniform P/E. At these levels, the market has bullish expectations for the firm, but management appears concerned about end markets, their cost structure, and projects

Specifically, management may lack confidence in their ability to grow long-term relationships with customers and gain market share, and may be exaggerating the resilience of the automotive aftermarket. They may also be concerned about their ability to continue to effectively manage their cost structure in the wake of coronavirus-driven sales pressure. They might also be concerned about the impact of certain project deferrals, as well as delays in the development schedules of new properties expected to open in 2020
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O'Reilly Automotive Inc.

O'Reilly Automotive is a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories, selling its products to both do-it-yourself and service provider customers. The company's stores carry a product line, including: new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and maintenance items, such as alternators, batteries, brake system components, belts, chassis parts, driveline parts, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control, water pumps, antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, fluids, lighting, oil and wiper blades; and accessories, such as floor mats, seat covers and truck accessories.

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