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Select Comfort (SCSS) develops, markets, and distributes a brand of mattresses and other bedding products. Previously the company posted consistently solid growth profitability, and sucessfully competed against industry titans like Sealy and Tempur-Pedic. Recently the company has lost its shine and posted a series of dizzying double digit sales declines.

Counterargument: The company has actively been working to close under performing retail locations and trim expenses. Despite recent losses, the company is still producing positive operating cash flow. The company should have the ability to ride out a rough stretch and come back leaner and more profitable when consumers start sleeping again.

• 52 Week High Price: $18.00
• Recent Price: $2.01
• Decline from 52 Week High: 88%

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