May 14, 2013 (Fast Lane via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Department Stores industry with the highest EBITDA Growth (next year estimate vs. LTM). EBITDA Growth can be valuable in predicting future cash flow generation and earnings power. Bon-Ton Stores (NASDAQ:BONT) is highest with EBITDA growth of 30.7%. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. sells moderately priced, brand name fashions and accessories for men, women, and children. The Company also sells cosmetics, jewelry, china, housewares, and other items through its chain department stores. Bon-Ton operates in secondary markets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and New Jersey. Bon-Ton Stores has traded 116,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 164,000 shares per day. The stock has outperformed the Dow (3.7% to the Dow's 0.5%) and outperformed the S&P 500 (3.7% to the S&P's 0.7%) during today's trading.

Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) is next with EBITDA growth of 14.0%. Finishing up the top three is Saks (NYSE:SKS), with EBITDA growth of 12.7%. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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