WMT

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WMT

I'm considering a purchase. The #s look very good to me, and I think the risk/reward ratio is extremely good.

Positives:
3-5 yr. expected earning growth 13.5%
3-5 yr. expected Total Return 15+% (currently @ 43.75)
A++ Financial Strength
Very High Earning Predictability
Aggressive share buyback program
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This stock has dropped in price significantly since 2000 (41.4 -68.9).
In this time,
it's earnings have grown from $1.41 to $2.50.
It's profit margin, ROE, cash flow, = or better.
It has bought back app. 10% of it stocks.
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I realize the P/E ratio was way out of whack in 2000, and has made corrections, but at less than 20 right now, I think the correction is complete.


Play devil's advocate.
What am I missing? What's holding this stock back?


Thanks in advance.