Friday, July 27, 2007

China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR)

China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR) is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $8.21 and $19.81 over the past year. With 25,000,000 shares outstanding, a recent price of $11.40 gives a total market capitalization of $279,500,008. While there are certainly larger companies, China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR) has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR) created $0.93 in earnings for every share outstanding.

China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR) is currently priced by the market at 14.80 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, China GrenTech Corporation Limited (ADR) 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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