Leon’s cross-country reach is a big plus

Furniture and appliance retailing is a high-profit-margin business, but it’s tied to housing sales as well as consumer confidence. Both can vary from province to province. Right now Leon’s diversification across Canada cuts its risk compared to Quebec-focused BMTC. Here’s a look at both stocks:

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BMTC buys back shares

BMTC GROUP $13.14 (Toronto symbol GBT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (514-648-5757; No website; Shares o/s: 34.5 million; Market cap: $452.6 million; Divd. yield: 2.1%) is one of Quebec’s largest retailers of furniture, electronics and household appliances.
The company will continue to aggressively repurchase its shares. Stock buybacks reduce the total… Read More

These retailers face tough competition

BMTC GROUP $13.82 (Toronto symbol GBT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (514-648-5757; No website; Shares outstanding: 34.7 million; Market cap: $477.9 million; Dividend yield: 2.0%) has 36 outlets and is one of Quebec’s biggest retailers of furniture, electronics and appliances. The company mainly sells these items through two chains:… Read More

Hold onto these Canadian retailers

BMTC GROUP $13.77 (Toronto symbol GBT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (514-648-5757; No website; Shares outstanding: 35.2 million; Market cap: $482.6 million; Dividend yield: 2.0%) has 36 outlets and is one of Quebec’s biggest retailers of furniture, electronics and appliances. The company mainly sells these items through two chains:… Read More