ShawCor Ltd. $17 – Toronto symbol SCL.A

SHAWCOR LTD. $17 (Toronto symbol SCL.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 70.6 million; Market cap: $1.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.0; SI Rating: Average) is down 54.7% since reaching $37.52 in June, 2008. The company makes sealants for offshore oil and natural gas pipelines, and lower energy prices could slow construction of new pipelines. Still, ShawCor’s strong reputation in this niche industry should continue to help it win new contracts. ShawCor is a buy.

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