Wynn’s International, Inc. : ORANGE
Nature of Business: Supplier of automotive parts, accessories, petrochemicals and sealants. Employees Total: 1,950 In Orange County: 15 Stock Listed in the Times: on NYSE as “Wynns” Ticker Symbol: “WN” Friday’s Close: $16.50 One-Week Change: Down $0.38 Analyst Review: “They’re a nice, old-line Orange County-based company that has been doing relatively well. But over the past five years, their growth has leveled out at just under $300 million in sales. They have been impacted by the economic downturn, but when the recession ends they should be able to crack through that $300 million level. They’ve invested over $15 million in precision sealing products and in new product development having to do with recovering and recycling chlorofluorocarbons and antifreeze; that should get them back on track over the next two to five years with a 10% to 15% growth per year. They may not be as romantic as other stocks, but on the other hand, they consistently pay a dividend, and the stock is trading significantly below book value. --Jeffrey L. Kilpatrick, president Newport Securities, Costa Mesa
SALES VS. PROFITS
Fiscal year ending Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 3 Qtrs. 3 Qtrs. 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 Net Sales $296.0 $283.9 $285.1 $212.7 $209.2 Net Profit (Loss) $4.4 $7.6 $6.4 $4.9 $2.8
Corporate Outlook: “1991 has been a very difficult year, but we have managed to remain profitable in a tough business environment. Our previous efforts to cut costs and invest in new technology, particularly in environmentally-sensitive products, are beginning to pay off. We believe we will rebound in 1992 as the automotive industry and general economy recover. --Gregg M. Gibbons, vice president corporate affairs
3-YEAR SUMMARY AND YEAR-TO-DATE: RETURN ON STOCKHOLDER INVESTMENT
Fiscal year ending Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 3 Qtrs. 1988 1989 1990 1990 52-Week High $23.75 $28.00 $23.88 $23.88 52-Week Low $15.38 $21.00 $13.75 $14.00 Book Value Per Share* $21.31 $22.72 $24.64 $23.82 Net Earnings Per Share* $1.16 $1.97 $1.65 $1.27 Price-to-Earnings Ratio 18:1 12:1 9:1 9:1 Avg. Return on Investor Equity 5% 9% 7% 7% 4%
Fiscal year ending 3 Qtrs. 1991 52-Week High $19.88 52-Week Low $14.63 Book Value Per Share* $24.82 Net Earnings Per Share* $0.77 Price-to-Earnings Ratio 17:1 Avg. Return on Investor Equity 5%
For more information call or write, Wynn’s International, Inc.: P.O. 14143, Orange, Calif., 92613-1542. (714) 938-3700 Source: Wynn’s International, Inc.
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