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Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of OM Group in the Specialty Chemicals Industry (OMG, BCPC, ZOLT, ECL, VHI)
[April 10, 2013]

Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of OM Group in the Specialty Chemicals Industry (OMG, BCPC, ZOLT, ECL, VHI)


Apr 10, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry with the highest price to earnings (P/E) ratios. P/E is an important valuation tool when comparing companies in the same industry. A higher P/E ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with a lower P/E ratio.OM Group ranks highest with a a P/E ratio of 33.31. Following is Balchem with a a P/E ratio of 31.82. Zoltek ranks third highest with a a P/E ratio of 26.98.



Ecolab follows with a a P/E ratio of 26.68, and Valhi rounds out the top five with a a P/E ratio of 25.74.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Valhi on August 23rd, 2012 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $13.01. Since that recommendation, shares of Valhi have risen 20.0%. We continue to monitor Valhi for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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