UTi Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTIW)

3* Caps. Morn 5* pick "freight forwarding and logistics company. It facilitates the transport of goods--typically from Asia to end markets in Europe or the U.S.--within the supply chain from producer to seller. UTi deals with the regulations and permits needed to transport goods from one country to another. Thanks to its relationships with truckers, railroads, and shippers in multiple countries, the company can consolidate shipments for travel, allowing for bulk cost savings. As the global recession has reduced trade, the need for UTi's services has declined. Thus, anything to improve trading conditions should benefit the firm.
UTi issued $200 million of senior notes to finance acquisitions during 2007 but otherwise uses debt sparingly. We are not concerned, as the firm holds $225 million in cash and EBITDA covers interest costs almost 7 times.UTi's 32% annual growth rate during the last five years was aided by acquisitions. In fiscal 2007, acquisitions added 12% to net revenue and internal growth contributed another 15%. We project UTi to increase net revenue 20% in fiscal 2008, then taper down to just above 12% annual internal growth during the next five years.
UTi operates 603 offices and warehouses in 65 countries; in most regions, its global logistics network is largely established.The firm has a diverse list of customers; no client contributes more than 3% of net revenue. Return on invested capital is strong because of the small amount of assets needed to drive the business."
52 wk hH/L $7.91-&24.35, P/E 12.8, P/Book 1.6, P/Sales 0.3. Beta 1.42
Revenue/Employee (TTM) of 222,568.00 vs industry 200,076.00
Largest peer competitors UPS & Fedex