introduction to investing in small caps shaun van den berg psg online
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Introduction to investingIntroduction to investing in Small Caps in Small Caps
Shaun van den BergShaun van den Berg
PSG OnlinePSG Online
DefinitionDefinition
• How do we define small cap shares?– In the US, the generally accepted definition
is a share who has a market capitalization between $250-million to $1-billion.
– At PSG Online, we consider any share that is NOT in the top 100 as a small cap share.
DefinitionDefinition
DefinitionDefinition
Popularity (or lack of)Popularity (or lack of)
• Unfortunately, those definitions do not explain why small cap shares are so popular.– For the novice trader, or someone with a
small portfolio, small cap shares can appear to be the perfect investment.
– Small cap or “Penny shares” have a Small cap or “Penny shares” have a bad bad name name because most people who "play the because most people who "play the pennies" are nothing more than speculators pennies" are nothing more than speculators & gamblers, hoping to & gamblers, hoping to strike it rich with that strike it rich with that one share that skyrockets.one share that skyrockets.
Sophisticated Investors • Sophisticated investors should maintain a majority of
their share portfolio in large caps – Looking for companies who are able to continually
raise their dividend payouts. • A small part, possibly as high as 10%, would be
allocated for small cap shares. • This gives a balanced approach for your portfolio. – Should you come across a small cap share which
returns 100%, it is going to contribute nicely to your all round share portfolio.
– On the other hand, if some small cap shares go lower, your whole share portfolio would not experience a significant hit.
CapitecCapitec
R10 000 = 5000 shares @180c = R9 000
5000 shares @13350c = R667 500
7 317%
R667 500 capital gain + R33 625 dividends = R701 125
Founded in 1999Founded in 1999Listed on 18/2/2002Listed on 18/2/2002
Issued 84 122 113 sharesIssued 84 122 113 sharesMarket Capitalisation: R151-millionMarket Capitalisation: R151-million
(R11-billion)(R11-billion)18/02/2002
Closing price 180c
03/09/2010Closing
price 13350c
GrindrodGrindrod
R10 000 = 31 000 shares @0.315c = R9 765
26/03/1987Closing
price 0.315c
31 000 shares @1569c = R486 390 capital gain
Founded in 1966Listed on 1986
Issued 463 681 980 sharesMarket Capitalisation: R146-million
(R7.1-billion)
4 880%
03/09/2010Closing
price 1569c
CashbuildCashbuild
2500 shares @ 6925c = R173 125 capital gain
22/05/1987Closing
price 380c
Founded in 1978Founded in 1978Listed on 1986Listed on 1986
Issued Issued 25 805 347 sharessharesMarket Capitalisation: R98-million Market Capitalisation: R98-million
(R1.7-billion)(R1.7-billion)
1 722%
R10 000 = 2500 shares @380c = R9 500
03/09/2010Closing
price 6925c
Why Small Caps?Why Small Caps?
JSE Small Caps IndexJSE Small Caps Index
• Earnings fell on Earnings fell on average average 77% 77% last yearlast year
• Up about Up about 48.49%48.49% since its three year since its three year lows last Marchlows last March
JSE Top 40 IndexJSE Top 40 Index
• Stemmed earnings losses to 22% -26%
• Increased by 55.77%
•PE ratio of PE ratio of 13.8613.86 times times•DY of DY of 3.26%3.26%
•PE ratio of PE ratio of 17.1217.12 times times•DY of DY of 2.14%2.14%
JSE Top 40 & JSE Small Cap IndexJSE Top 40 & JSE Small Cap Index
JSE Top 40 & JSE Small Cap IndexJSE Top 40 & JSE Small Cap Index
JSE Small Cap Index RelativeJSE Small Cap Index Relative
Why Small Caps?Why Small Caps?
• Smaller & more nimble to exploit new opportunities/ changes in the market
• Better position to generate earnings growth
• Hold relatively more upside potential on a valuation basis
• Institutional funds are limited from owning them
– Few analysts follow them
– News flow is poor - information less likely to be reflected in share prices
• Easier to analyse– Financial statements &
business models– Operate in one line of
business– Have fewer competitors– Have a few major
customers• Cash generative• Not detracted by Rand• Domestic focus• Natural diversification
Company AnalysisCompany Analysis
Growth & Health & ValuationGrowth & Health & Valuation
PerformancePerformance
Fundamental Analysis ChecklistFundamental Analysis Checklist
UndervaluedUndervalued
Risk ManagementRisk Management
ProfitableProfitable
P/E < 17P/E < 17PEG < 75%PEG < 75%
PRICE/NAV < 2PRICE/NAV < 2
ROE % ROE % > 15%> 15%
Interest CoverInterest Cover> 3 times> 3 times
ValueValue
PEG = P/E Ratio / Forecast average growth over next 5 years
(Earnings growth rate must be higher than the P/E ratio at time of investing)
QualityQuality
OneLogix GroupOneLogix Group
OneLogix GroupOneLogix Group
AdaptITAdaptIT
AdaptITAdaptIT
ARB HoldingsARB Holdings
ARB HoldingsARB Holdings
EsorFranki LtdEsorFranki Ltd
EsorFranki LtdEsorFranki Ltd
Protech Khuthele HoldingsProtech Khuthele Holdings
Protech Khuthele HoldingsProtech Khuthele Holdings
SummarySummary
• Small Cap shares (Any share that is NOT in the top 100)– PE ratio of PE ratio of 13.8613.86 times times– Dividend Yield of Dividend Yield of 3.26%3.26%• Huge potential gains
• Smaller & more nimble• Natural diversification for a portfolio• Easier to analyse & understand• Better position to generate earnings growth
ConclusionConclusion
• Do some Do some homeworkhomework first first
• Takes one takeover / one big investmentTakes one takeover / one big investment
• Remember:Remember:– Capitec Capitec – CashbuildCashbuild– GrindrodGrindrod
• Management Comments …Management Comments …
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