Aegean Marine Petroleum Network: Fuel for Your Portfolio
ANW just went public in December, with an IPO price of $14. It got as high as $17 at the end of January but dropped back after that, and is now trading just above $15. I think this is a company with a very bright future, and I think it's a strong buy right now.
ANW's revenues have been climbing steadily since 2004; operating income in 2005 was 25% higher than it was in 2004, and it was up 30% again in 2006. The growth in net income for 2006 was a bit lower at 15.5%, but those are still solid numbers for a growing company. Indeed, revenues in 2006 were up 55% over 2005, and as the company adjusts to its growth, I think we'll see the profits grow even more.
In addition, the proceeds from the IPO have given ANW significantly more capital to invest in its growth -- an essential factor in a capital-intensive business like this one. I expect to see it opening more service centers, ideally in the Pacific, to expand its reach. As countries like America continue to outsource more and more production, ocean shipping will become increasingly valuable, and ANW's services will only be in growing demand in the coming years.
Type of stock: A rapidly growing marine-refueling business that has just gone public and offers great potential for growth.
Price target: I'd buy this now while it's still in the mid-teens. I think this one is only going up over the next few years.
ANW 1-yr chart

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