Nokia Corp (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

The mkt is headed for a correction and while nok won't be immune they already took much of their beatings with there bad earnings guidance from last earnings call so they will be down less as the mkt moves down from here

I'm still not sold on the "more market share is better" gameplan, because there's a cost to that drive for volume dominance - one which I think the company and shareholders have paid for.

Even with my reservations about market share over profitability, I think Nokia stock got ahead of itself, and now we're seeing the backlash which makes the investment a great value play. Still a market leader with a tremendous international brand.

Very strong company. Undervalued.

Undervalued due to lack of brand perception in U.S. but has huge and growing market share worldwide.

Strong global brand - industry leader.

Nokia Corporation manufactures mobile devices, and provides Internet services and digital map information worldwide.
Now that you know what they do let me tell you why they are great at what they do. Nokia is currently the largest personal communication equipment provider in the world. One of the key reasons for this is their production of ultra-low cost mobile devices for low income areas of the world. They are able to produce very cheap cell phones for emerging markets such as India and Africa.
These emerging markets are gold mines for Nokia, because although their leading competitor Motorola (MOT) is able to match Nokia's production in the US, they are unable to produce the low cost cell phones for third world countries. This untapped market is going to continue to grow and be the foundation for Nokia's continued growth and dominance in the global telecommunication equipment sector.
Now that the general idea is laid out let met hit you with some numbers. Nokia currently has about $2.4 billion dollars in cash...straight cash. This allows them to keep options open about acquiring new products and companies in order to maintain their goal of being on the cutting edge of cell phone technology.
At the end of last year, Nokia also pulled in a combined $24.5 billion gross profit, with a revenue of $71.48 billion. This is slightly lower than the previous year simply due to the contracting global economy. However, it continues to outperform the S&P 500 in the long run. Since 1995, Nokia shares are up 500% while the S&P is only up 50%. The recent peak for Nokia before this global recession hit had Nokia up 1500% vs. the S&P 300%. Beyond its growth, Nokia also has a dividend yield of 3.30% giving out $0.52 per share annually.

I have never seen ignorance the way that i see it in fellow american people. This company has more sales than iphones and smartphones put together, the only thing is, most of its sales are overseas in china and such, so americans aren't even aware or the progress they are making. It is also working with intel to create like a superphone which combines computers with cell phones and well, i can't wait, this stock is going to blow once people catch on.

Nokia still dominates in developing markets, and if they can follow up some of their success in the mid-range market (especially the mid-range smartphones), they will have product loyalty on their side. Additionally, Nokia is showing strong growth in their revenue from mobile software applications.

the purchase of Navteq at top of market combined with dated products will make this single digits.

will compete with aapl and rimm sooner than you think

Nok is going to have trouble keeping up with the Iphone, Pre and Crackberries of the world.

Slow growth somewhat unprofitable market share leader with strong presence in emerging markets at reasonable price.

Nokia is a a strong company focusing on short and long term profitability and growth. Market share keeps up due to strong development capacity. Current markets are tough but strongest are in good position for the coming market recovery.

Mmm...phones...

Largest phone maker in the world

Good growth and earnings.

they are still far and large the largest handset producer out there... where everyone else makes money off of fads, nokia just makes money.

Nokia...what more can be said. Major maker of cell phones around the world. Nokia dominates the global market and still has room to grow in places like China. I don't think Nokia is going to go anywhere but up when consumers with pent up urges to buy the latest and greatest in cellular communications gear hit the stores with their spare cash in hand. Granted, that may take some time...for who knows when the economy will turn around. But when it does turn around, Nokia will be leading the charge in the cellular world.

underpriced and the top dog in the industry