Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $7.38 and $15.44 over the past year. With 2,492,270 shares outstanding, a recent price of $13.31 gives a total market capitalization of $33,770,259. While there are certainly larger companies, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation created $0.62 in earnings for every share outstanding.

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is currently priced by the market at 21.60 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, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation 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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