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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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Three Reasons We Love AZZ

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AZZ has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 2.5% while holding steady at $86.20. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.9% gain during that period.

Given the weaker price action, is now a good time to buy AZZ? Or should investors expect a bumpy road ahead? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Why Are We Positive On AZZ?

Responsible for projects like nuclear facilities, AZZ (NYSE: AZZ) is a provider of metal coating and power infrastructure solutions. 

1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Strong Momentum

Reviewing a company’s long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Any business can have short-term success, but a top-tier one sustains growth for years. Thankfully, AZZ’s 10.3% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was solid. Its growth beat the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

AZZ Quarterly Revenue

2. Operating Margin Rising, Profits Up

Operating margin is a key measure of profitability. Think of it as net income - the bottom line - excluding the impact of taxes and interest on debt, which are less connected to business fundamentals.

Looking at the trend in its profitability, AZZ’s annual operating margin rose by 6 percentage points over the last five years, as its sales growth gave it immense operating leverage. Its operating margin for the trailing 12 months was 15.2%.

AZZ Operating Margin (GAAP)

3. Long-Term EPS Growth Is Outstanding

Analyzing the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) shows whether a company's incremental sales were profitable – for example, revenue could be inflated through excessive spending on advertising and promotions.

AZZ’s EPS grew at a spectacular 16.3% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 10.3% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

AZZ Trailing 12-Month EPS (Non-GAAP)

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons why we think AZZ is a high-quality business. With its shares trailing the market in recent months, the stock trades at 16.9x forward price-to-earnings (or $86.20 per share). Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

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