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Ben Graham has a stock valuation formula as unique as Pythagoras' and as tasty for investors as the Colonel's secret recipe. Using this formula, he fleshes out ten stocks to consider for your portfolio.

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) Benchmark Electronics provides integrated electronics manufacturing, design and engineering services to manufacturers of computers. The company's stock features an EPS of $1.30 and a forward PE of 10.68.

Kadant (NYSE: KAI) Kadant is a supplier of equipment used in the global papermaking and paper recycling industries. The company also manufactures granules made from papermaking byproducts. Kadant's stock has an EPS of $1.49 and a forward PE of 13.93.

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ: HCKT) The Hackett Group is a global advisory firm that offers a variety of services, including advisory, benchmarking, and transformation consulting services, including shared services, offshoring and outsourcing advice. Hackett's stock has an EPS of $0.34 and a forward PE of 13.45.

Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT) Insight Enterprises is a provider of information technology hardware, software and services to small, medium and large businesses and public sector institutions. Insight has an EPS of $1.61 and a forward PE of 9.22. The stock also has a reasonable debt/cash ratio of 1.14.

Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) Autoliv is the supplier of automotive safety systems, with a range of product offerings, including modules and components for passenger and driver-side airbags, side-impact airbag protection systems, seatbelts, steering wheels, safety electronics, whiplash protection systems and child seats, as well as night vision systems, radar and other active safety systems. Autoliv has an EPS of $6.93 and a forward PE of 10.77. The stock also has a reasonable debt/cash ratio of 0.93.

Spectrum Control (NASDAQ: SPEC) Spectrum Control is a company that designs, develops and manufactures electronic components and systems. Spectrum's stock has an EPS of $1.04 and a forward PE of 14.68. The stock also has a debt/cash ratio of 0.03.

Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA) Ascena Retail Group is a leading national specialty retailer of apparel for women and tween girls through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, dressbarn, maurices and Justice brands. Ascena Retail's stock has an EPS of $2.22 and a forward PE of 12.73. The stock also has a debt/cash ratio of 0.15.

Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) Anixter is engaged in the distribution of communications and electrical wire and cable products and fasteners and other small parts. The company's stock has an EPS of $3.06 and a forward PE of 12.70.

Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) Life Time Fitness, Inc. operates sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation and spa centers in a resort-like environment. LTM has an EPS of $1.97 and a forward PE of 14.47.

The Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) A Finish Line store generally carries a selection of men's, women's and kids's performance and athletic casual shoes, as well as an assortment of apparel and accessories. The company's stock has an EPS of $1.28 and a forward PE of 13.31.

 

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