Robert McWhirter
Minacs Worldwide
MXW-T
PAST TOP PICK
Mar 13, 2006
Minacs World is up 38% . It was the subject of a takeover. (Emphasis on was) They like the underline business and it ranks well on the model. The stock is cheap. He continues to own and has added to his position.
Had some difficulties 2 years ago but have now been turning around. by cutting operational costs. Margins have been growing to about 10/11%. Wouldn't buy at this time as it is getting a bit ahead of itself.
Provides the guts to the GM OnStar program. Ranks 144 out of 700 in the database. Earnings estimates have been unchanged over the last 90 days. Earnings are expected to grow from $0.29 to $0.50 for '06. The challenge is that this is a grow big or go home induistry. Extremely high concentration with GM which is why it is trading at a low PE.
A big caveat is that this is a small cap, relatively illiquid company. On a price to cash flow basis it is trading at approximately 5 X trailing. On an EBITDA basis it is approximately 3 X trailing. There is only one analyst that covers this company. Have just announced signing of some new contracts. Operating leverage its huge.
(A Top Pick Mar 13/06. Up 7.8%.) Feels there is still a good opportunity for both earnings improvement and a change of ownership. Has recently continued to add to his position. 30/50% of their business is with General Motors (GM-N) but even if GM stubs its toe, contracts with Onstar would continue to be honoured. Would not rush out and put new money in right away.