Finally, the company has a strong balance sheet, with $60 million in cash and no debt.

"I'm never going to argue that a strong balance sheet is a bad thing," he said.

Each has a strong balance sheet and can weather the economic times we are facing.

The company has a strong balance sheet and the lowest cost structure in the industry.

First Boston said it has nearly $2 billion in capital and a strong balance sheet.

Still, he added, "we have a stronger balance sheet, better products and lower costs."

Companies with strong balance sheets and cash in the bank should also be at the top of any investment list.

"But quality is not inconsistent with a solid bottom line and a strong balance sheet."

The company has what analysts consider the strongest balance sheet in the industry.

"It still has a very strong balance sheet," he said.