Benjamin Graham taught that Intelligent Investors must do a thorough fundamental analysis of investment opportunities to determine their intrinsic value and inherent risk.  This is best done by utilizing a systematic approach to analysis that will provide investors with a sense of how a specific company compares to another company or by reviewing 5 Low PEmg Companies for the Defensive Investor. By using the ModernGraham method one can review a company’s historical accomplishments and determine an intrinsic value that can be compared across industries.  What follows is a specific look at how Joy Global (JOY) fares in the ModernGraham valuation model.
Company Profile (obtained from Google Finance): Joy Global Inc. is a manufacturer and servicer of high productivity mining equipment for the extraction of coal and other minerals and ores. The Company’s equipment is used in mining regions throughout the world to mine coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, and other minerals. The Company’s underground mining machinery segment (Joy Mining Machinery) is a manufacturer of underground mining equipment for the extraction of coal and other bedded minerals and offers service locations near mining regions worldwide. The Company’s surface mining equipment segment (P&H Mining Equipment) is a producer of surface mining equipment for the extraction of ores and minerals and provides operational support for many types of equipment used in surface mining. During the fiscal year ended October 28, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of LeTourneau. On December 30, 2011, it acquired approximately 41.1% of Int’l Mining Machinery Holdings Limited’s common stock to 69.2%.
Defensive Investor – must pass at least 6 of the following 7 tests: Score = 7/7
- Adequate Size of Enterprise – market capitalization of at least $2 billion – PASS
- Sufficiently Strong Financial Condition – current ratio greater than 2 – PASS
- Earnings Stability – positive earnings per share for at least 10 straight years – PASS
- Dividend Record – has paid a dividend for at least 10 straight years – PASS
- Earnings Growth – earnings per share has increased by at least 1/3 over the last 10 years using 3 year averages at beginning and end of period – PASS
- Moderate PEmg ratio – PEmg is less than 20 – PASS
- Moderate Price to Assets – PB ratio is less than 2.5 or PB x PEmg is less than 50 – PASS
Enterprising Investor – must pass at least 4 of the following 5 tests or be suitable for a defensive investor: Score = 5/5
- Sufficiently Strong Financial Condition, Part 1 – current ratio greater than 1.5 – PASS
- Sufficiently Strong Financial Condition, Part 2 – Debt to Net Current Assets ratio less than 1.1 – PASS
- Earnings Stability – positive earnings per share for at least 5 years – PASS
- Dividend Record – currently pays a dividend – PASS
- Earnings growth – EPSmg greater than 5 years ago – PASS
Valuation Summary
Key Data:
| MG Value | $79.78 |
| MG Opinion | Fairly Valued |
| Value Based on 3% Growth | $71.04 |
| Value Based on 0% Growth | $41.64 |
| Market Implied Growth Rate | 1.91% |
| Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) | -$2.11 |
| PEmg | 12.33 |
| Current Ratio | 2.08 |
| PB Ratio | 2.22 |
Balance Sheet – 1/31/2014
| Current Assets | $2,587,800,000 |
| Current Liabilities | $1,243,500,000 |
| Total Debt | $1,243,900,000 |
| Total Assets | $5,523,700,000 |
| Intangible Assets | $1,804,900,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,798,600,000 |
| Outstanding Shares | 100,140,000 |
Earnings Per Share
| 2014 (estimate) | $3.15 |
| 2013 | $4.99 |
| 2012 | $7.18 |
| 2011 | $5.92 |
| 2010 | $4.40 |
| 2009 | $4.41 |
| 2008 | $3.44 |
| 2007 | $2.51 |
| 2006 | $3.37 |
| 2005 | $1.19 |
| 2004 | $0.46 |
Earnings Per Share – ModernGraham
| 2014 (estimate) | $4.90 |
| 2013 | $5.64 |
| 2012 | $5.67 |
| 2011 | $4.65 |
| 2010 | $3.89 |
| 2009 | $3.42 |
Dividend History
JOY Dividend data by YCharts
Conclusion:
Joy Global is a rare company in that it has passed all of the requirements of both the Defensive Investor and the Enterprising Investor.  As such, it is suitable for either investor type, and value investors following the ModernGraham approach based on Benjamin Graham’s methods should feel comfortable proceeding with further research into the company.  This research should include a comparison to other companies such as through a review of ModernGraham’s valuation of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and other companies found in MG Stocks & Screens.  From a valuation perspective, the company appears to be fairly valued after growing its EPSmg (normalized earnings) from $3.89 in 2010 to an estimated $4.90 for 2014.  This demonstrated level of growth is in line with the market’s implied estimate of 1.91% earnings growth and leads the ModernGraham valuation model to return an estimate of intrinsic value that falls within a margin of safety relative to the price.
The next part of the analysis is up to individual investors, and requires discussion of the company’s prospects.  What do you think?  What value would you put on Joy Global Inc. (JOY)?  Where do you see the company going in the future?  Is there a company you like better?  Leave a comment on our Facebook page or mention @ModernGraham on Twitter to discuss.
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Disclaimer: Â The author did not hold a position in Joy Global Inc. (JOY) or any other company mentioned in the article at the time of publication and had no intention of changing that position within the next 72 hours.
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