Topic: How To Invest

Pat: I would appreciate your comments re: China Security & Surveillance Technology.

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China Security & Surveillance Technology, $5.78, symbol CSR on New York (Shares outstanding: 86.7 million; Market cap: $500.4 million), makes, distributes, installs and services products and systems related to surveillance and safety. Examples include cameras, digital video recorders and monitors. The company also develops surveillance and safety-related software in China. Its customers are mainly businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations. China Security has a large sales and service network that includes over 140 branch offices and distribution points throughout China. In the three months ended June 30, 2010, China Security’s revenue rose 18.8%, to $168.4 million from $141.9 million. Earnings jumped 231.5%, to $21 million from $6.3 million. Earnings per share rose 78.6%, to $0.25 from $0.14, on more shares outstanding. The company’s total debt of $211.5 million is a somewhat high 42.3% of its market cap. However, China Security holds cash of $208.1 million, or $2.40 a share. China Security’s sales and profits are rising, and its balance sheet is…