Shelter From The Stock: Some Safe Small-Caps?

Stocks: (ABM)(ATO)(CTCO)(IHP)(OMI)(SAH)(SRR)(UNTD)

Usually investors don't look to small-caps for safety. These stocks are usually volatile and tend to be candidate for growth. But, a look at some S&P 600 Small Cap companies reveals an interest list of stocks that my be worth a look in a tough market. These all have low PEs and relatively large revenue.


ABM Industries Rev: $2.6 billion Market cap: $853 million PE: 15
Atmos Energy Rev: $6.2 billion Market cap: $2.1 billion PE: 14
Commonwealth Tel Rev: $335 million Market cap: $691 million PE: 12
IHOP Rev: $351 million Market cap: $820 million PE: 18
Owens & Minor Rev: $4.9 billion Market cap: $1.2 billion PE:18
Sonic Auto Rev: $8.2 billion Market cap: $944 million PE: 11
Stride Rite Rev: $621 million Market cap: $452 million PE: 19
United Online Rev: $522 million Market cap: $716 million PE:15

Source www.finance.yahoo.com

Douglas A. McIntyre can be reached at douglasamcintyre@gmail.com. He does not own securities in companies he writes about.