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Strategies & Market Trends : Value Investing

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To: 18acastra who wrote (5263)11/10/1998 2:06:00 PM
From: MCsweet  Read Replies (1) of 78814
 
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I think this is an excellent suggestion as a value stock.
If it were in the US, and we knew a little more about the
management it would be a definite buy.

Unfortunately, it is based in Hong Kong where
(a) accounting standards and management accountability
are a lot less strict
(b) there are currency risks and risks of intervention
from the Chinese government
(c) we have the general overall Asian crisis

That being said, management appears to be taking all
the correct steps. (The story about Sunbeam seems reasonable,
since Sunbeam is having major problems.) It does not
seem wise to build plants right now when demand is
weakening. It appears that the company has lots of US cash
and no debt, which is heartening in terms of potential currency
devaluations.

If someone could get some more info on this company (esp.
management), I would view it as a good potential high-risk
buy. Not something to bet the farm on, but appropriate for
a small part of a portfolio. I just wish we knew more
about the company.
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