American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD)

CAPS Rating: 5 out of 5

A specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets safe and effective products for agricultural and commercial uses. The Company manufactures and formulates chemicals for crops, human and animal protection.

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Player Avatar capecodbum (28.17) Submitted: 6/21/2007 9:26:14 AM : Outperform Start Price: $13.07 AVD Score: +104.96

4th qtr profit increase is predicted; weather has been favorable for the need for chemical pest control; increase demand for corn also increased the demand for the treatments AVD produces.

Financially, they have good return on capital, 35% internal ownership of their stock and 58% institutional ownership. There has been increase in sales due to the new aquisition made in Nov 2006. These are usually indicators of a good long-term outlook.

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