Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc

Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $11.51 and $17.15 over the past year. With 42,715,150 shares outstanding, a recent price of $14.45 gives a total market capitalization of $632,611,389. While there are certainly larger companies, Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc created $0.82 in earnings for every share outstanding.

Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc is currently priced by the market at 17.70 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, Alaska Communications Systems Group 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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