Terex: Margin Improvements Are The Key To Stock Gains
The poor man's Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) appears to have finally turned the corner. Terex Corporation (TEX) continues to report solid margin expansion even with limited sales growth. In the past, the company routinely reported substantially lower margins than the market leader even in high growth periods.
The company is a diversified global manufacturer focused on aerial work platforms, construction, cranes, material handling and port solutions, and materials processing.
While investors might have been disappointed with lower than expected sales during Q3, the more important number remains the solid margin expansion. Generating free cash flow and improving the balance sheet is more important than growing revenue.
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Disclosure: Long TEX and MTW. Please review the disclaimer page for more details.
The company is a diversified global manufacturer focused on aerial work platforms, construction, cranes, material handling and port solutions, and materials processing.
While investors might have been disappointed with lower than expected sales during Q3, the more important number remains the solid margin expansion. Generating free cash flow and improving the balance sheet is more important than growing revenue.
Read the full article at Seeking Alpha.
Disclosure: Long TEX and MTW. Please review the disclaimer page for more details.
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