Top Five Mid-Cap Companies
08/02/07 - 01:37 PM EDT
TheStreet.com Ratings Staff
Manitowoc(MTW Quote - Cramer on MTW - Stock Picks) manufactures and markets cranes and related products, food service equipment and marine products. It has been rated a buy since July 2005. The company demonstrates notable revenue growth, significant EPS improvement, impressive stock price appreciation and net income growth that has significantly outpaced that of the S&P 500 and its industry. Its price level is now somewhat expensive compared with the rest of its industry, but given the company's strengths, the higher price is justified.
Acuity Brands(AYI Quote - Cramer on AYI - Stock Picks), which manufactures lighting fixtures and specialty chemicals, has been rated a buy since July 2005. The stock surged 51.7% in the 12 months prior to July 13, and it should continue to move higher even though it has enjoyed a nice gain in the past year. It has demonstrated a pattern of EPS growth over the past two years, a trend that should continue. Acuity's net income increased by 34% in the third quarter, compared with the same period in 2006, rising to $38.7 million. While the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.
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