10 Bargain Companies Nearest 52-Week Lows

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Radar List: Down Momentum

The Kapitall-generated list of companies with “down momentum” is nearest their 52-week low. These companies happen to be characterized with an Average Price of Profit of 12 and an average 1-Year Return of negative 70%. Companies trading at near their annual low are generally a good start for value investors. Value investors tend to look for least-favored, least-watched companies trading at recent lows. These companies are coined “bargains.” They are unwanted, least-liked companies, often trading at a discount – and for right reason. Value investors should ask:

Why is this company at a yearly low?
Did the company sell-off recently? Is the share price decline an ongoing trend?
Is the business model broken or is the setback temporary?
Is there any litigation or fraud against the company?

If the business model is broken or there is fraud, investors should not proceed with following the company any further.

Value investors might be interested in these companies. The investors should expect a rebound will take place over the longer-term and will need patience.

Click play to view the return of these for 9 of these companies since 2011 (Kapitall compar-o-matic tool displays a maximum of 9 companies):

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Business Section: Investing Ideas

The Low Risk Radar List represented 7 of the 17 sectors. The primary driver for stocks over the next few weeks will be quarterly earnings.

The 10 companies on the Kapitall list as of October 12 2012 are the following (sorted by POP) with a diversification score of 65%. Investors should pay attention to the earnings dates for these companies:

1. Molycorp, Inc. (MCP, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Focuses on the production and sale of rare earth oxides from stockpiled feedstocks in the western hemisphere. Market cap at $1.31B, most recent closing price at $10.78. Insiders bought 2.5 million shares in Molycorp at an average of $10. Its CEO bought 50,000 shares. Competition for rare metals from China is a challenge for Molycorp..

2. Hillshire Brands Company (HSH, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Formerly Sara Lee Corporation, IT is a meat-centric food solutions company. Market cap at $3.27B, most recent closing price at $26.82.

3. ITT Corporation (ITT, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Designs, manufactures, and sells a range of engineered products, and provides related services worldwide. Market cap at $1.93B, most recent closing price at $20.85.

4. Rovi Corporation (ROVI, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides digital entertainment technology solutions for the discovery and management of entertainment content. Market cap at $1.58B, most recent closing price at $14.51.

5. Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, production, marketing, and brand management of footwear and accessories for outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. Market cap at $1.35B, most recent closing price at $36.43.

6. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the specialty coffee and coffee maker business. Market cap at $3.46B, most recent closing price at $22.26. Green Mountain Coffees is a company hedge fund manager David Einhorn is bearish on. The short float (bearish position) on the company stood at 34.6% as of September 14 2012.

7. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the production, processing, and sale of coal in the United States. Market cap at $1.88B, most recent closing price at $8.55. Alpha Natural Resources received a downgrade by an analyst recently.

8. OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA (OGXPY, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): An ADR, It is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Market cap at $8.67B, most recent closing price at $2.7.

9. Sharp Corporation (SHCAY, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): An ADR. A Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric telecommunication, electric and electronic equipment. Market cap at $1.98B, most recent price $1.80.

10. YPF S.A. (YPF, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Argentina. Market cap at $4.78B, most recent closing price at $12.15.YPF shares never really recovered after the Argentina nationalized the assets, devastating shareholders.

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