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10/7/2008 3:35 PM

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ADR) (ESLT)

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The Company develops, manufactures and integrates advanced, high-performance defense electronic and electro-optic systems for customers throughout the world.

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Scientific & Technical Instruments (112), Small Cap (1922), Technical Instruments (73), Israel (23), Aerospace/Defense Products & Services (60)
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Elbit Systems Ltd. (ADR) At A Glance

Current Price: $48.20
Last Trade Time: 10/7/2008 3:35 PM
Open: $48.50
Previous Close: $49.40
Daily Range: $47.54 - $49.91
52-Week Range: $45.00 - $64.20
Volume: 23,753
Market Cap: $2.08B
P/E Ratio: 17.15
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Avatar TMFSarahGen (99.83) Submitted: 7/07/08 10:25 AM

unmanned aircraft are hot market

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Avatar dlboet (< 20) Submitted: 3/24/08 12:15 PM

this stock has been on a gradula increase over the last few month's. it is time for the trend to change.

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Avatar Eudemonic (< 20) Submitted: 9/06/08 12:19 PM : Outperform Start Price: $56.50 ESLT Score: 6.43

#5 Stock in IBD Industry Group Ranking #6. 09/05/2008

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Avatar ChikChuk (< 20) Submitted: 8/17/08 7:06 AM : Outperform Start Price: $53.62 ESLT Score: 12.49

In 2000 - sales of nearly $600M with a backlog of $1.44B, 2008 estimates of $2.6B in sales and a backlog of $5.5B with operating profit of double than that of 2007 (about $200M) - there is a trend here.
Having growing activity in all security sectors (land, air and sea), very good management team and with excellence in electro optics and electronic warfare - I see only growth here - and on the long run.

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Avatar BobaBanay (47.83) Submitted: 7/21/08 5:49 PM : Outperform Start Price: $54.06 ESLT Score: 8.44

Great company with great innovations and a big market.

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Avatar TMFSarahGen (99.83) Submitted: 7/07/08 10:25 AM : Outperform Start Price: $57.98 ESLT Score: 3.48

unmanned aircraft are hot market

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Avatar UberGadfly (< 20) Submitted: 6/07/08 12:21 PM : Outperform Start Price: $59.62 ESLT Score: 7.14

Three things to count on in my lifetime: death, taxes, and Israel will be at war. After the news on Friday of eminent war between Israel and Iran, I began an investigation into defense stocks that could stand to profit. Elbit Systems is my choice play right now due to the following conditions:

1. - First and foremost, statements by Israel hinting towards action tend to be preparatory, not just threatening. Elbit is the only publicly-traded Israeli defense company that I know of, as most Israeli defense companies are still state-owned (for security purposes) at this time.

2. - While the P/E seems high, and the PEG does not ease this discomfort, the ev/EBITDA is at a low 9.5ish, redeeming itself to a good valuation accounting for debt.

3. - Earnings estimates look positive, and they have continuously surprised analyst estimates for the past 4 quarters, by an increasing margin each consecutive quarter, and most recently by a giant leap up to a 34% surprise.

4. - Elbit sits on a mountain of cash, awaiting timely purchase of choice acquisitions, especially if Israeli government allows for the privatization of some defense companies.

5. - Elbit specializes in growth defense markets: unmanned vehicles and simulation software.

6. - 65% of revenues are collected in non-dollar denominations, providing a hedge against the declining value of the dollar.

7. - Inside ownership is a whopping 50%!

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