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Core Laboratories NV. (CLB)
The company over the last 10 years has had an average ROE of 97.36% and an average ROA of 26.03%, the average profitability has been 27.53% for its operating margin and 18.32% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 26%, supported by revenue that has grown by 12%.
The last reported ROE is 426.08% and ROA is 13.08%, which are outperforming 94% of other companies in the global oil  and gas equipment and services industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 6 of 10 with a cash to debt ratio of 0.07, which is below the industry median of 0.43.
The company provides proprietary and patented reservoir description, production enhancement and reservoir management services to the oil and gas industry. Its segments are reservoir description, production enhancement and reservoir management.
The main investors of the company among the gurus are David Rolfe (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 4.43% of outstanding shares, followed by John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.69%, Meridian Funds (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.51%, Columbia Wanger (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.27%, Tom Gayner (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.25% and Ron Baron (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.09%.
AZZ Inc. (AZZ)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 17.49% and an average ROA of 8.33%. The average profitability is 14.14% for its operating margin and 8.67% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 24%, supported by revenue that has grown by 15%.
The last reported ROE is 16.67% and ROA is 7.86%, which are outperforming 81% of other companies in the global diversified industrials industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 6 of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.04, which is below the industry median of 1.09.
The company is a specialty electrical equipment manufacturer and provides engineered services to the power generation, industrial, transmission and distribution markets. It also provides galvanizing services.
Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) who holds 0.47% of outstanding shares of the company, is the main investor among the gurus, followed by Steven Cohen (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.39%, Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.21%, John Keeley (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.18%, Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.06% and Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.04%.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 19.47% and an average ROA of 12.97%. The average profitability has been 19.79% for its operating margin and 15.25% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 23%, supported by revenue that has grown by 10%.
The last reported ROE is 22.05% and ROA is 13.58%, which are outperforming 92% of other companies in the global medical devices industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 7 of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 1.76, which is below the industry median of 2.30.
The company designs and develops pharmaceutical simulation software to promote cost-effective solutions to a number of problems in pharmaceutical research and in the education of pharmacy and medical students.
Frank Sands (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 4.78% of outstanding shares, is the main investor of the company among the gurus, followed by Pioneer Investments (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.81%, Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.78%, Meridian Funds (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.48%, PRIMECAP Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.26% and Ron Baron (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.25%.
Air Methods Corp. (AIRM)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 19.57% and an average ROA of 7.28%. The average profitability is 13.55% for its operating margin and 7.06% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 23%, supported by revenue that has grown by 13%.
The last reported ROE is 21.41% and ROA is 7.60%, which are outperforming 83% of other companies in the global airports and air services industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 5 of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.01, which is below the industry median of 0.38.
The company is a provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems throughout the United States of America. It also designs, manufactures and installs medical aircraft interiors and other aerospace and medical transport products.
The main investors of the company among the gurus are Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 1.22% of outstanding shares, followed by Paul Tudor Jones (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.14% and Steven Cohen (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.04%.
Littelfuse Inc. (LFUS)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 12.53% and an average ROA of 8.61%. The average profitability has been 13.86% for its operating margin and 10.39% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 23%, supported by revenue that has grown by 6%.
The last reported ROE is 10.89% and ROA is 7.15%, which are outperforming 71% of other companies in the global electronics distribution industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 7 of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.74, which is below the industry median of 1.54.
The company is a supplier of circuit protection products for the electronics, automotive and electrical industries. It offers electromechanical and electronic switch and control devices for commercial and specialty vehicles.
John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 3.26% of outstanding shares of the company, is the main investor among the gurus, followed by RS Investment Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 2.07%, Columbia Wanger (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.8%, Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.25%, Ken Fisher (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.01%, Ron Baron (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.68% and Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.51%.
Agrium Inc. (AGU)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 16.54% and an average ROA of 6.66%. The average profitability has been 10.59% for its operating margin and 6.72% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 23%, supported by revenue that has grown by 17%.
The last reported ROE is 15.37% and ROA is 5.60%, which are outperforming 63% of other companies in the global agricultural inputs industry. Financial strength is rated by GuruFocus as 5 of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.05, which is below the industry median of 0.49.
The company is a retail supplier of agricultural products and services in North and South America and producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products.
Jeff Ubben (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 2.29% of outstanding shares of the company, is the main investor among the gurus, followed by Dodge & Cox with 2.01%, NWQ Managers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.7%, Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.13%, Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.12%, Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1% and Ray Dalio (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.08%.
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT)
Over the past 10 years, the company has had an average ROE of 21.59% and an average ROA of 8.70%. The average profitability has been 13.03% for its operating margin and 8.14% for its net margin. Even earnings per share had a strong performance, reporting a 10-year growth rate of 23%, supported by revenue that has grown by 20%.
The last reported ROE is 69.56% and ROA is 17.52%, which are outperforming 92% of other companies in the global airlines industry.
The leisure travel company is engaged in transporting travelers to leisure destinations. The company provides air-related services and products along with air transportation.
The main investors of the company among the gurus are Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), who holds 7.81% of outstanding shares, followed by Ronald Muhlenkamp (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.32% and PRIMECAP Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.26%.
Disclosure: I do not own any shares of any stocks mentioned in this article.
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