About Cabling Installation & Maintenance

Our mission: Bringing practical business and technical intelligence to today's structured cabling professionals

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.

Cabling Installation & Maintenance is published by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

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1 Profitable Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We Ignore

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While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

A business making money today isn’t necessarily a winner, which is why we analyze companies across multiple dimensions at StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here is one profitable company that generates reliable profits without sacrificing growth and two that may face some trouble.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Spectrum Brands (SPB)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 4.1%

A leader in multiple consumer product categories, Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB) is a diversified company with a portfolio of trusted brands spanning home appliances, garden care, personal care, and pet care.

Why Is SPB Risky?

  1. Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
  2. Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
  3. ROIC of 0.8% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities

At $55.20 per share, Spectrum Brands trades at 13.5x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why SPB doesn’t pass our bar.

ICU Medical (ICUI)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 5.2%

Founded in 1984 and named for its initial focus on intensive care units, ICU Medical (NASDAQ: ICUI) develops and manufactures medical products for infusion therapy, vascular access, and vital care applications used in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Why Are We Out on ICUI?

  1. Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 1.3% annual growth was below the typical healthcare company
  2. Projected sales decline of 11% for the next 12 months points to a tough demand environment ahead
  3. Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 19.1% annually while its revenue grew

ICU Medical’s stock price of $130.81 implies a valuation ratio of 17.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering ICUI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Watch:

KBR (KBR)

Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 8.7%

Known for projects like the construction of Guantanamo Bay, KBR provides professional services and technologies, specializing in engineering, construction, and government services sectors.

Why Are We Positive On KBR?

  1. Annual revenue growth of 9.9% over the last two years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
  2. Operating margin improvement of 6.3 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
  3. Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue

KBR is trading at $49.64 per share, or 12.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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