Michael SprungHP Interactive CPHP.TODON'T BUYNov 11, 2003
The underlying earnings are still pretty small, so wouldn't consider it as a value play for the long-term. Looks at it as a pure growth stock, which would depend on it continuing its present trend.
(A Top Pick Aug 01/18, Down 16%) 3.5% dividend. It has done a great job but is only trading at 9 times earnings. It is a defensive stock and he is happy to own it. There is more upside than downside.
An industry that continues to consolidate. An interesting area. HIP is moving more to the publizing part of the business as opposed to the gaming side. Prefers this over Mad Catz Interactive (MCZ-T).
A very competitive industry. It may have had its day. Will probably have a big fourth-quarter because of big sales and nice earnings and that would be the time to sell.
A long base was created through to the end of 2003 and then a big run-up towards the year end but is now in a downtrend again. Trying to make a new bottom.