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Company name EOG Resources Inc
Stock ticker EOG
Live stock price [stckqut]EOG[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $142.56
Target stock price (averages with growth) $136.67
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $62.64
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $131.26

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=eog

EOG Resources, Inc.(EOG) explores , develops, produces and markets crude oil and natural gas primarily in producing basins in the United States of America , Canada, The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad), the United Kingdom , The People’s Republic of China (China), the Argentine Republic (Argentina) and, from time to time, select other international areas. As of December 31, 2012, EOG’s total estimated net proved reserves were 1,811 million barrels of oil equivalent, of which 701 million barrels were crude oil and condensate reserves, 320 million barrels were natural gas liquids (NGLs) reserves and 4,740 billion cubic feet, or 790 million barrels of oil equivalent, were natural gas. EOG’s operations are all crude oil and natural gas exploration and production related.

 

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $92.22
  • Growth: 0.18
  • Current EPS (TTM): $4.4
  • P/E: 21
  • Future EPS Calc: $10.06
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $211.38
  • Target stock price: $131.25

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Company name Catamaran Corp (USA)
Stock ticker CTRX
Live stock price [stckqut]CTRX[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Poor
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $65.83
Target stock price (averages with growth) $70.03
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $31.67
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $59.89

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=ctrx

Catamaran Corporation (Catamaran), formerly SXC Health Solutions Corp., is a provider of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services and healthcare information technology (HCIT) solutions to the healthcare benefit management industry. The Company’s product offerings and solutions combine a range of applications and PBM services designed to assist its customers in reducing the cost and managing the complexity of their prescription drug programs. The Company’s customers include organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, such as pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, self-insured employer groups, unions, third party health care plan administrators, and state and federal government entities. In January 2012, the Company completed its acquisition of HealthTran LLC (HealthTran). On July 2, 2012, the Company acquired Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. On October 1, 2013, the Company acquired RESTAT, LLC.

 

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $42.7
  • Growth: 0.18
  • Current EPS (TTM): $1.36
  • P/E: 31
  • Future EPS Calc: $3.11
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $96.45
  • Target stock price: $59.88

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Company name Colfax Corp
Stock ticker CFX
Live stock price [stckqut]CFX[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $80.68
Target stock price (averages with growth) $89.59
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $41.18
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $78.18

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=cfx

Colfax Corporation (Colfax) is a global industrial manufacturing and engineering company. The Company provides gas- and fluid-handling and fabrication technology products and services to commercial and governmental customers worldwide under the Howden and ESAB brand names and by Colfax Fluid Handling. Colfax’s products are marketed principally under the brand names Allweiler, Baric, Fairmount Automation, Houttuin, Imo, LSC, COT-Puritech, Portland Valve, Tushaco, Warren and Zenith. The Company has production facilities in Europe, North America and Asia. It offers customized fluid handling solutions to meet individual customer needs. In February 2011, the Company acquired Rosscor Holding B.V. In December 2011, it acquired COT-PURITECH. On January 13, 2012, Colfax acquired Charter International plc. In May 2012, the Company acquired 91% interest in Soldex S.A. In April 2014, Colfax Corporation completed the acquisition of Victor Technologies Holdings Inc from Irving Place Capital.

 

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $52.26
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $2.53
  • P/E: 20
  • Future EPS Calc: $6.29
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $125.9
  • Target stock price: $78.17

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Company name Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Stock ticker TTWO
Live stock price [stckqut]TTWO[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $36.03
Target stock price (averages with growth) $39.48
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $24.5
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $31.12

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=ttwo

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers worldwide. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. It’s products are designed for console gaming systems such as Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3), Microsoft’s Xbox 360 (Xbox 360) and Nintendo’s Wii (Wii) and Wii U (Wii U); handheld gaming systems such as Nintendo’s DS (DS) and Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP); and personal computers including Smartphone’s and tablets. It delivers its products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. Rockstar Games is the developer and publisher of the brand, Grand Theft Auto, as well as other franchises, including L.A. Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club and Red Dead.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $23.32
  • Growth: 0.17
  • Current EPS (TTM): $1.27
  • P/E: 18
  • Future EPS Calc: $2.78
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $50.11
  • Target stock price: $31.12

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Company name Zebra Technologies Corp.
Stock ticker ZBRA
Live stock price [stckqut]ZBRA[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Fair
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $119.29
Target stock price (averages with growth) $127.62
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $87.18
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $95.14

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=zbra

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Zebra) designs, manufactures and sells specialty printing devices that print variable information on demand at the point of issuance. These devices are used worldwide by manufacturers, service and retail organizations and governments for automatic identification, data collection and personal identification in applications. Its product range consists of direct thermal and thermal transfer label and receipt printers, passive radio frequency identification (RFID) printer/encoders and dye sublimation card printers. Zebra also sells a range of specialty supplies consisting of self-adhesive labels, thermal transfer ribbons, thermal print heads, batteries and other accessories. On March 18, 2011, Zebra disposed of Navis Holdings LLC (Navis). In July 2012, it acquired LaserBand LLC. In December 2013, Zebra acquired Hart Systems.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Zebra Technologies Corp.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $77.21
  • Growth: 0.15
  • Current EPS (TTM): $2.93
  • P/E: 26
  • Future EPS Calc: $5.89
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $153.22
  • Target stock price: $95.14

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