At $11-12, PXXI looks awfully cheap. Operating margins are around 45%, yet it's trading at around 1.5X sales. Earnings were just released for the quarter ending Jun 97, but were way above analysts estimates.
Estimate.......... $0.13
EPS ............... $0.27
Surprise %......... 107.7%
News on the company is hard to find, but DD could really pay off.
According to SEC filings:
Prophet 21, Inc. is a provider of fully integrated, on-line business management systems developed exclusively for use by
distributors and wholesalers. The Prophet 21 System is an enterprise-wide
solution consisting of business application software, business application
training, consulting, software customization, application hardware, system
installation and implementation services, supported by a dedicated customer
service organization. The Company addresses the automation needs of its
customers through a comprehensive, feature-rich and user-friendly computer
system. The system enhances a customer's efficiency and profitability by
performing critical business functions, including flexible order entry, customer
service, inventory management and control, integrated purchasing, accounting,
general ledger and electronic commerce such as EDI, VMI, DMI and internet
enablement. Prophet 21 offers a total solution for its customers, including
system design, configuration, installation, network communications, training,
support and maintenance. |
