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16.63 (1y: +45%)
Market Cap 393.92 M P/E(ttm) 13.40
Enterprise Value 360.56 M P/B 4.50
ITRN- NAS (USA)
Ituran Location and Control, Ltd.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 9/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 133.271
ITRN's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
72% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 5.43 vs. ITRN: 133.271 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.16   Max: No Debt
Current: 133.27
Equity to Asset 0.597
ITRN's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
62% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.59 vs. ITRN: 0.597 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.14   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.6
-0.14
0.7
Interest Coverage No Debt
ITRN's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
75% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 15.20 vs. ITRN: No Debt )
ITRN' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 15   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 5.71
M-Score: -2.48
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 19.90
ITRN's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. ITRN: 19.90 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -13   Max: 58.1
Current: 19.9
-13
58.1
Net-margin (%) 16.6
ITRN's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
93% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 2.50 vs. ITRN: 16.6 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -27   Max: 41.2
Current: 16.6
-27
41.2
ROE (%) 28.3
ITRN's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 4.20 vs. ITRN: 28.3 )
ITRN' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 7.9   Max: 154.3
Current: 28.3
7.9
154.3
ROA (%) 16.9
ITRN's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 2.20 vs. ITRN: 16.9 )
ITRN' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -22.3   Max: 23.8
Current: 16.9
-22.3
23.8
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 61.00
ITRN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
92% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. ITRN: 61.00 )
ITRN' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 48.9   Max: 133.4
Current: 61
48.9
133.4
Revenue Growth (%) 5.5
ITRN's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 5.5 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -19.2   Max: 41.1
Current: 5.5
-19.2
41.1
EBITDA Growth (%) 4.9
ITRN's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 4.9 )
ITRN' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -10.4   Max: 73.5
Current: 4.9
-10.4
73.5
EPS Growth (%) 8.1
ITRN's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
89% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 8.1 )
ITRN' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -33.9   Max: 94.1
Current: 8.1
-33.9
94.1
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

ITRN Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Scott Black 18,251 sh (+56.19%)
Seth Klarman 1,685,666 sh (unchged)
Chuck Royce Sold Out
Jim Simons 392,400 sh (-0.71%)
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Q3 2012

ITRN Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jim Simons 407,000 sh (+3.72%)
Seth Klarman 1,685,666 sh (unchged)
Scott Black 17,107 sh (-6.27%)
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Q4 2012

ITRN Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 416,600 sh (+2.36%)
Seth Klarman 1,685,666 sh (unchged)
Scott Black 17,086 sh (-0.12%)
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Q1 2013

ITRN Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 446,055 sh (+7.07%)
Scott Black 16,586 sh (-2.93%)
Seth Klarman 1,337,003 sh (-20.68%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with ITRN

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Seth Klarman 2013-03-31 Reduce -20.68%0.15%$13.57 - $16.41 $ 16.6312%1337003
Scott Black 2012-06-30 Add 56.19%0.01%$10.9 - $13.89 $ 16.6331%18251
George Soros 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.01%$13 - $15.23 $ 16.6318%0
George Soros 2010-06-30 New Buy0.01%$13.25 - $16.19 $ 16.6311%14900
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 13.40
ITRN's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
72% of the 405 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 19.70 vs. ITRN: 13.40 )
ITRN' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 2.94   Max: 43.24
Current: 13.4
2.94
43.24
P/B 4.50
ITRN's P/B is ranked lower than
70% of the 561 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.46 vs. ITRN: 4.50 )
ITRN' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.12   Max: 5.67
Current: 4.5
1.12
5.67
P/S 2.30
ITRN's P/S is ranked lower than
57% of the 585 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.06 vs. ITRN: 2.30 )
ITRN' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.98   Max: 4.13
Current: 2.3
0.98
4.13
PFCF 13.40
ITRN's PFCF is ranked higher than
64% of the 382 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 16.49 vs. ITRN: 13.40 )
ITRN' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 7.62   Max: 165
Current: 13.4
7.62
165
EV-to-EBIT 11.4
ITRN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
73% of the 372 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 16.56 vs. ITRN: 11.4 )
ITRN' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 1   Max: 25
Current: 11.4
1
25
PEG 2
ITRN's PEG is ranked higher than
60% of the 134 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.63 vs. ITRN: 2 )
ITRN' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.94   Max: 26.36
Current: 2
0.94
26.36
Shiller P/E 14.4
ITRN's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: vs. ITRN: 14.4 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 9.51   Max: 15.87
Current: 14.4
9.51
15.87

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 5.00
ITRN's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
93% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 5.00 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.92   Max: 21.61
Current: 5
0.92
21.61
Dividend Payout 0.6721
ITRN's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
58% of the 201 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. ITRN: 0.6721 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.09   Max: 3.61
Current: 0.67
0.09
3.61
Dividend growth (3y) 30.4
ITRN's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
99% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 30.4 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 64.5
Current: 30.4
0
64.5
Yield on cost (5-Year) 4.45
ITRN's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
93% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 4.45 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.82   Max: 19.24
Current: 4.45
0.82
19.24

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 15.3
ITRN's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
55% of the 494 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 7.60 vs. ITRN: 15.3 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 3   Max: 15.5
Current: 15.3
3
15.5
Price/Tangible Book 5
ITRN's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
67% of the 511 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.90 vs. ITRN: 5 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 4.6
Current: 5
1.7
4.6
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.3
ITRN's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
59% of the 227 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. ITRN: 1.3 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.3
1.1
1.7
Price/Median PS Value 1.1
ITRN's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
51% of the 540 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. ITRN: 1.1 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.1
0.6
1.7
Price/Graham Number 1.6
ITRN's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
51% of the 348 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. ITRN: 1.6 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 2.5
Current: 1.6
0.7
2.5
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 8.80
ITRN's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
81% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. ITRN: 8.80 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 4   Max: 96.8
Current: 8.8
4
96.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 2.09
ITRN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
83% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ITRN: 2.09 )
ITRN' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -1.9   Max: 18.6
Current: 2.09
-1.9
18.6

Business Description

Ituran Location and Control, Ltd. were initially incorporated in February 1994 in Israel. In May 1998, it completed the initial public offering of its ordinary shares in Israel. The company is a provider of location-based services, consisting predominantly of stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services. It also provides wireless communications products used in connection with its location-based services and for various other applications, including automatic meter reading and radio frequency identification. The company currently provides its services and sells its products in Israel, Brazil, Argentina and the United States. The company utilizes technologies that enable precise and secure high-speed data transmission and analysis. Some of the technology underlying its products was originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces in order to locate downed pilots. Its wireless communications products segment consists of its short- and medium-range two-way wireless communications products that are used for various applications, including AVL (automatic vehicle location), AMR (automatic meter reading), and RFID (radio frequency identification). Ituran sells its AVL end-units to customers that subscribe to its SVR services, as well as to third-party operators of location based services in China and in South Korea. The company sells its AMR products to Arad Technologies Ltd. that incorporates its AMR products into a water meter product that it markets and distributes to utilities in the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary Master Meter, Inc. It sells its RFID products to toll road and weigh station operators in the United States and Israel.
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Industry: Communication Equipment
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