Bruce Murray
Zalando SE ADR
ZLNDY-OTC
TOP PICK
May 20, 2021
German online fashion retailer. Brands go onto their platform, and the shopper can shop in the one spot. Leadership position with data. A bit rich, so there could be some volatility. No dividend.
A European e commerce-focused apparel retailer. The last three years it pivoted to fulfillment. They help brands move on-line. The company is expanding aggressively into new markets and new products. The strategy is going to pay dividends in the next three years.
Leading European e-commerce apparel company. Building an online world department store, including fulfillment solutions and marketing services. Gross merchandise volumes grew over 26% over last 5 years; management expects over 20% growth over next 4 years. Target price of $50. No dividend.
(A Top Pick May 20/21, Down 63%) Revenue growth stalled. A German online retailer, focusing on high-end customers in Europe. Higher interest rates and the Russian war's impact on Germany hit. They remain the #1 German e-retailer. Remains a good stock.
(A Top Pick Oct 25/21, Down 66%) War in Ukraine, surging electricity costs, depreciation in Euro, low consumer confidence. Mismanaged inventory. He made a mistake in timing. Starting to tick back up. Company sees growth in back half of the year. Doing more service-based work, with higher margins. Growth could drive earnings a lot higher in 5-10 years.
(A Top Pick Oct 25/21, Down 75%) European eCommerce business that has been challenged with Ukraine tensions.
Shift away from eCommerce also affecting business.
Still owns shares in the company.
Believes there is a positive future for business in Europe.
Continues to take market share.
Moving into higher margins services (advertising etc.)
(A Top Pick Dec 15/21, Down 58%) Tech-ish, but really a leading e-commerce apparel company. Hard hit by Ukraine war, inflation, low European consumer confidence. Volume growth expectations taken down to 18% from 26%. He's reassessing its long-term prospects.