Many of today's multinationals are huge, not only in absolute terms but relative to recent history.

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Relative to recent history, DRS' multiples of earnings, sales and book value all stand below their respective five-year averages.

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And while it's had a good run the last five years, Ceradyne now looks reasonably priced relative to recent history.

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