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1. DeVry(DV) offer training courses and degree programs.

The numbers: Fiscal first-quarter net income increased 57% to $55 million, or 76 cents a share, as revenue grew 42% to $431 million. DeVry's gross margin remained steady at 57%, and its operating margin rose from 15% to 18%. A quick ratio of 0.9 indicates less-than-ideal liquidity. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1 demonstrates modest leverage.

The stock: DeVry has fallen 8% this year, trailing major U.S. indices. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21, indicating parity with the market and education peers. The shares pay a 0.3% dividend yield.

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