direct insider purchases for the week ending 04/29/09
RTI International Metals, Inc. produces titanium mill products. Aerospace, defense, and industrial applications are their main source of customers.
Director Ronald Gallatin purchased 6,220 shares at $12.5 for a total value of $77,812. RTI is an interesting investment due to the following;
EBITDA/EV = 24.67%
Share buybacks have reduced the share count outstanding.
ROA 4 year average = 11.52
ROA 2 year average = 6.48
Other notable companies in the Industrial Metals & Mineral industry are
ZINC: Horsehead Holding Corp
EBITDA/EV = 37.12%
ROA 4 year average = 25.20
ROA 2 year average = 21.24
Share count increasing over several years.
TC: Thompson Creek Metals
EBITDA/EV = 49.38%
ROA 4 year average = 16.59
ROA 2 year average = 11.05
Share count increasing over several years.
The high earnings yield and return on capital make all 3 ideas worth a closer look
I own shares in ZINC.
