Monday, July 30, 2007

BigBand Networks Inc.

BigBand Networks Inc. is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $12.94 and $21.63 over the past year. With 58,164,900 shares outstanding, a recent price of $15.09 gives a total market capitalization of $843,972,712. While there are certainly larger companies, BigBand Networks Inc. has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, BigBand Networks Inc. created $0.08 in earnings for every share outstanding.

BigBand Networks Inc. is currently priced by the market at 180.40 times last year’s earnings. Many trading multiples around the world are quite attractive these days, but don’t be fooled. A Price to Earnings ratio of 0 simply means that the security didn’t make any money last year.

With a share price under $50 a share and earnings per share below $1 a share, BigBand Networks Inc. could be an interesting value proposition. Consistent earnings are the key to high valuations and this security is well on its way.

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