Key Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTEC)
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The Company and its operating subsidiaries designs, manufactures, sells and services process automation systems that process product streams of discrete pieces to improve safety and quality.
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>37% Positive Earning Surprise past Q
173% Expected EPS next Q
>35% better performance than S&P past Q
88% total return 1 yr.
Looks good but just a few questions...
1. Why did the earnings sag in 2006 after profitability in 2005?
2. Why the negative growth the last 5 years (acc to yahoo key analyst est page)?
3. Who are the competitors (food service has been around for a long time... there must be others that separate products I would assume...?
4. P/E seems to be getting a bit pricey at close to 30x fy07 earnings est...
I'm not that familiar with the Co. but it generally looks good I just want to be sure to ask questions first...