Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH ) is trading at bargain-basement prices despite another earnings surprise and bullish estimate revisions. Company Description
Vishay Intertechnology makes discrete semiconductors and other electronic components. The company's products are used in many industries including telecom, aerospace, medical, and industrial.
Topped Forecasts
On May 5 Vishay reported first quarter results that included a $34 million sequential increase in revenues, to $641 million. On a year-over-year basis it was a 42% pop.
Net income came in at over $45 million, which is up from a $29 million loss one year ago. Earnings per share broke down to 24 cents, 2 cents higher than expected and up from an 8 cent loss last year.
Lean and Mean
Vishay's President said the company has rounded out a tough 3-year period. The struggles have left the Vishay "re-focused on profitability", which should lead to record highs.
Estimates Jump
After the news, all 5 covering analysts raised their projections. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2010 is up 19 cents to $1.08.
Projections for 2011 are averaging $1.17, up 17 cents for the Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy). These growth rates are exponential given the 2 cents earned in 2009.
Shares are on Sale
Even after the third consecutive earnings surprise, bullish comments and massive growth projections, shares are still trading at just 8 times 2010 earnings.
Vishay's expected growth is a bargain, with a PEG Ration of 0.7. VSH has a price to book of only 1.1, while its peers average about 1.3 times.
The Chart
Shares of VSH took a hit after the earnings news and even harder on the "flash crash" the following day. The stock is showing signs of stabilizing and if we get a MACD crossover, it will show momentum is back on our side.
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