Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Albany Molecular Research Inc.

Albany Molecular Research Inc. is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $8.41 and $17.04 over the past year. With 34,929,490 shares outstanding, a recent price of $16.37 gives a total market capitalization of $574,939,373. While there are certainly larger companies, Albany Molecular Research Inc. has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, Albany Molecular Research Inc. created $0.11 in earnings for every share outstanding.

Albany Molecular Research Inc. is currently priced by the market at 155.40 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, Albany Molecular Research 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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