Thursday, August 2, 2007

Harris Stratex Networks Inc.

Harris Stratex Networks Inc. is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $14.85 and $22.40 over the past year. With 58,200,970 shares outstanding, a recent price of $17.54 gives a total market capitalization of $1,038,887,337. While there are certainly larger companies, Harris Stratex Networks Inc. has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, Harris Stratex Networks Inc. created $0.23 in earnings for every share outstanding.

Harris Stratex Networks Inc. is currently priced by the market at 77.10 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, Harris Stratex 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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