Crane Co. (NYSE:CR)

dcrednek (79.52) Submitted: 5/17/2007 1:39:44 PM : Start Price: $37.20 CR Score: +23.92

CR is a wide-ranging conglomeerate; think of it as a small-fry DHR or UTX. The catch here is that it is growing at a faster rate than its larger competitors, has a modest valuation relative to its operating margin, ROE, and ROA, and is rock-solid in its dividend distributions.

Definitely an OUTPERFORM, look for CR to be in the 48-54 range within a year to 18 months, then we'll take another look at it and see where it goes from there.