On Feb. 15, Drew Industries
- Drew grew its top line by 26%, but increasing raw material costs kept a lid on margin expansion.
- Approximately 25% of the sales growth is related to FEMA purchases of emergency shelters for hurricane relief.
- Operating cash flow grew 261%, thanks to higher net income and good use of working capital.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$657,080 |
$669,147 |
$530,870 |
+26% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$33,602 |
$25,108 |
+33.8% |
|
EPS |
$1.49 |
$1.56 |
$1.18 |
+32.2% |
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Margin Checkup
|
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
22.44% |
21.92% |
+0.52% |
|
Op. Margin |
8.63% |
8.29% |
+0.34% |
|
Net Margin |
5.02% |
4.73% |
+0.29% |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash+ ST Invest. |
$5,085 |
$2,424 |
+109.8% |
|
Inventory |
$100,617 |
$72,332 |
+39.1% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$33,583 |
$26,099 |
+28.7% |
|
Liabilities |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Long-Term Debt |
$62,093 |
$59,303 |
+4.7% |
|
Accounts Pay. |
$63,811 |
$42,082 |
+51.6% |
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Cash Flow Highlights|
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash From Ops |
$32,102 |
$8,880 |
+261.5% |
|
Capital Expend. |
$26,092 |
$27,058 |
-3.6% |
|
Free Cash Flow |
$6,010 |
$(18,178) |
N/A |
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