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Dorfman's take: Tupperware Brands Corp. Ticker:(TUP) doesn't get much investor respect, perhaps because its wares are sold through house parties that resemble coffee klatches. Analysts like Tupperware, and 10 of the 13 who cover the company rate it a “buy.” Investors, though, are lukewarm -- hence the multiple of only 13 times earnings. But consider: Tupperware's sales grew to $2.1 billion last year from $1.2 billion in 2004 while earnings advanced to $175 million from $87 million. And many people underestimate Tupperware's international scope. Though based in Orlando, Florida, the company gets only 14.5% of its sales from North America. Asia generates more revenue for Tupperware than the U.S. does, and Europe delivers more than twice as much. (Photo: Bloomberg)