TJX Companies Stock: Is TJX Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?

Valued at a market cap of $141.8 billion, The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. The Framingham, Massachusetts-based company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashion, such as home basics, furniture, and rugs; jewelry and accessories; and other merchandise. 

Companies worth $10 billion or more are typically considered “large-cap stocks,” and TJX fits this category comfortably, with a market cap well above this threshold. The company's broad range of assortments at varying prices helps it reach out to a wide range of consumers. It has been able to distinguish itself from others on the grounds of opportunistic buying strategies, a flexible business model, and a low-cost structure.