Management uses these non-GAAPfinancial measures in making operating decisions because in addition tomeaningful supplemental information regarding operating performance themeasures give us
Management uses these non-GAAPfinancial measures in making operating decisions because, in addition tomeaningful supplemental information regarding operating performance, themeasures give us a better understanding of how we should invest in researchand development, fund infrastructure growth and evaluate the effectiveness ofmarketing strategies. CHICAGO–(Business Wire)–Looking for stocks priced below $20? How about companies with discountvaluations and a track record of a positive trend in earnings estimatesrevisions? The Low Price Stocks Profit Track Strategy identifies such stocks.This screen generated a +56.5% return in 2006. Four stocks meeting this screen`sexclusive criteria are: RINO International Corporation (NASDAQ: RINO), Nu SkinEnterprises Inc (NYSE: NUS), Deluxe Corp (NYSE: DLX), Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI).View the entire list of stocks for the Low Price Stocks Profit Track at Here are details about four companies currently identified by the Low PriceStocks Profit Track: RINO International Corporation (NASDAQ: RINO) is a leading provider ofenvironmental protection equipment for the iron and steel industry in China.RINO reported first quarter earnings of 50 cents per share, which significantlyexceeded analysts` expectations of 39 cents. This Zacks #1 Rank sports a pershare price of $19.44, earning its place on the Low Price profit track.Moreover, RINO enjoys a 12-month trailing EPS of $1.14 Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a direct selling company that developsand distributes premium-quality, innovative personal care and nutritionalproducts.
NUS has a per share price of $16.73 and a price/sales ratio of .85,thus meeting this screens parameters of a price between $5 and $20 with aprice/sales ratio of less than 1 In addition, NUS has a 12-month trailing EPSof $1.09. The Zacks #2 Rank company reported second-quarter earnings of 28 centsper share, which exceeded analysts` expectations of 24 cents Deluxe Corp. (NYSE: DLX) helps financial institutions and small businessesbetter manage, promote, and grow their businesses. DLX is a Zacks #2 Rankcompany that reported outstanding first quarter results of 56 cents per share,with an EPS surprise of 47.37%.
DLX enjoys a low per share price of $16.49 and a12-month trailing EPS of $2.14 In addition, DLX sports a price/sales ratio of.59 Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI)enjoys a Zacks #1 Rank and a per share price of $14.50.In the first quarter the company reported earnings of 64 cents per share, whichexceeded the analysts` expectations of 29 cents, compared to 28 cents per sharelast year. NNI has a price/sales ratio of .49 and a 12-month trailing EPS of$1.97, which satisfy the requirements for the Low Price profit track. NNI is aneducational finance companies and is focused on providing quality student loanproducts and services to students and schools nationwide. Discover all the current stocks currently on the Low Price Stocks Profit Trackat: About Profit TracksWhat is a “Profit Track”? Each Profit Track is a successful stock pickingstrategy with proven results through the Bear Market of 2001-2002 and the Bullrun started in 2003.
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