On Mar. 1, Mine Safety
- Revenue increased 7%, blowing past analyst estimates.
- An increase in breathing apparatus sales provided most of the growth.
- Earnings grew 37% and EPS jumped 41% on fewer shares outstanding.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q4 2005 |
Q4 2004 |
% Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$229,730 |
$242,828 |
$226,465 |
7.2% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$24,177 |
$17,680 |
36.7% |
|
EPS |
$0.61 |
$0.65 |
$0.46 |
41.3% |
Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.
Margin Checkup
|
Q4 2005 |
Q4 2004 |
% Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
38.88% |
38.34% |
0.54% |
|
Op. Margin |
15.73% |
12.56% |
3.17% |
|
Net Margin |
9.96% |
7.81% |
2.15% |
Margins are the earnings engine. See how they work.
Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q4 2005 |
Q4 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash+ ST Invest. |
$44,797 |
$76,545 |
(41.5%) |
|
Inventory |
$119,731 |
$124,846 |
(4.1%) |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$169,436 |
$157,824 |
7.4% |
|
Liabilities |
Q4 2005 |
Q4 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Long-Term Debt |
$54,642 |
$60,841 |
(10.2%) |
|
Accounts Pay. |
$40,935 |
$40,705 |
0.6% |
Inventories at work.
Cash Flow Highlights
Data not provided. (Yuck!)
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