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    FMCN  Focus Media Holding Limited

    Exchange

    NASDAQ

    Sector

    Technology

    Industry

    Advertising

    Market Cap.

    3.622B

    Excellent Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years

    FMCN has efficiently invested its financial resources in buildings, projects, and equipment, resulting in strong returns. Annual Reports can be useful in identifying the cause of one-time events and future sustainability.

    FMCN has created $19.68 of cash for every $100 invested.
    Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
    20072008200920102011
    Free Cash Flow 107.40M 95.56M 150.07M 166.53M 241.24M
    divided by
    Invested Capital 1.32B 1.07B 598.94M 619.41M 819.76M
    Cash ROIC 8.12% 8.92% 25.06% 26.88% 29.43%

    Very Poor Return on Equity over the past 5 years

    FMCN has shown an inability to deliver results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management, FMCN operating in a highly competitive industry, or having a weak business in general.

    FMCN has generated a $9.17 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
    Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
    20072008200920102011
    Net Income 144.44M -770.69M -209.73M 186.26M 160.81M
    divided by
    Stockholders' Equity 1.85B 1.20B 1.19B 1.20B 1.25B
    Return on Equity 7.79% -64.34% -17.64% 15.52% 12.83%

    Mediocre Business Performance over the past 9 years

    FMCN isn't a strong business and might be consistently attempting to fuel growth with debt or has trouble staying profitable. The lack of predictability in free cash flow should be concerning for the reliability of future earnings.

    FMCN has been unable to consistently create value for shareholders.
    Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
    200320042005200620072008200920102011
    Free Cash Flow - -1.29M -25.50M 64.07M 107.40M 95.56M 150.07M 166.53M 241.24M