5-year lows: ION Geophysical Corp, American Science & Engineering Inc, Destination Maternity Corp, and Joy Global Inc.

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Apr 27, 2015

According to GuruFocus list of 5-year lows, these Guru stocks have reached their 5-year lows: ION Geophysical Corp, American Science & Engineering Inc, Destination Maternity Corp, and Joy Global Inc.

ION Geophysical Corp (NYSE:IO) Reached $2.31

The prices of ION Geophysical Corp (IO, Financial) shares have declined to $2.31, which is only 9.1% above the 5-year low of $2.10. It is now 84.9% off the 5-year high of $13.92. ION Geophysical Corp is owned by 4 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 3 reduced their positions. ION Geophysical Corp was founded in 1968. The Company provides geophysical technology, services and solutions to the oil & gas industry. Ion Geophysical Corp has a market cap of $379.958 million; its shares were traded at around $2.31 with and P/S ratio of 0.74.

ION Geophysical Corp. declared its 2014 annual results with revenues of $509.6 million and net loss of $127.5 million.

GuruFocus Guru Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) kept his position in ION Geophysical Corp. unchanged. He owns 126,039 shares.

Director Oliver Foeste, Director Edward John Kelly, Director, Senior Officer George Marius Moen, and Senior Officer Mark St. John Wright together bought 625,000 shares of IO stock in April.

American Science & Engineering Inc (NAS:ASEI) Reached $45.25

The prices of American Science & Engineering Inc (ASEI, Financial) shares have declined to $45.25, which is only 4.1% above the 5-year low of $43.38. It is now 54.3% off the 5-year high of $94.90. American Science & Engineering Inc is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 2 reduced their positions. American Science & Engineering Inc is a Massachusetts corporation formed in 1958. American Science & Engineering Inc has a market cap of $334.265 million; its shares were traded at around $45.25 with a P/E ratio of 88.10 and P/S ratio of 2.21. The dividend yield of American Science & Engineering Inc stocks is 4.42%. American Science & Engineering Inc had an annual average earnings growth of 12.30% over the past 10 years.

American Science & Engineering Inc. announced its 2015 third fiscal quarter results. The Company reported net sales of $37.0 million and net income of $2.6 million.

President & CEO Charles P Dougherty bought 1,000 shares of ASEI stock on 11/13/2014 at the average price of 44.87. Director Robert N Shaddock, Director Jennifer L Vogel¸ and Director Denis R Brown together bought 3,595 shares of ASEI stock in November.SVP Customer Devel & Support Michael Tropeano sold 4,000 shares of ASEI stock on 02/10/2015 at the average price of 53.55.

Destination Maternity Corp (NAS:DEST) Reached $13.14

The prices of Destination Maternity Corp (DEST, Financial) shares have declined to $13.14, which is only 9.6% above the 5-year low of $11.88. It is now 64.0% off the 5-year high of $32.98. Destination Maternity Corp is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 0 reduced their positions. Destination Maternity Corp, a Delaware corporation was incorporated in 1982. Destination Maternity Corp has a market cap of $182.093 million; its shares were traded at around $13.14 with a P/E ratio of 28.70 and P/S ratio of 0.34. The dividend yield of Destination Maternity Corp stocks is 6.09%.

Destination Maternity Corp. recognized revenues of $165.6 million and net loss of $17.4 million in its financial 4 months results that ended January 31, 2015.

CEO Anthony Romano bought 5,000 shares of DEST stock on 12/05/2014 at the average price of 14.44. Director Barry Erdos bought 15,000 shares of DEST stock on 12/12/2014 at the average price of 15.15.

Joy Global Inc (NYSE:JOY) Reached $40.55

The prices of Joy Global Inc (JOY, Financial) shares have declined to $40.55, which is only 6.9% above the 5-year low of $37.77. It is now 63.5% off the 5-year high of $103.44. Joy Global Inc is owned by 15 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 10 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 2 reduced their positions. Joy Global Inc was incorporated in Delaware on September 16, 1986. Joy Global Inc has a market cap of $3.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.55 with a P/E ratio of 13.30 and P/S ratio of 1.11. The dividend yield of Joy Global Inc stocks is 1.97%. Joy Global Inc had an annual average earnings growth of 17.80% over the past 10 years.

Joy Global Inc. declared its 2015 first quarter results with revenues of $703.9 million and net earnings of $23.6 million.

GuruFocus Guru Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) and James Barrow (Trades, Portfolio) both increased their positions in Joy Global Inc. Brian Rogers (Trades, Portfolio), who owns 8,369,794 shares, kept his position in the Company unchanged. Tweedy Browne (Trades, Portfolio) reduced his position and owns 1,692,117 shares.

Director, Senior Officer Alexander G. Verge and Senior Officer Gerald Gilewicz together bought 131,700 shares of JOY stock in December.

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