My thoughts were finding companies founded over 40 years ago with the hope of discovering overlooked value. The search just started but I will introduce one company tonight.
LGL: The LGL Group was founded in 1917. LGL manufactures electronic components.
The per share current book value is 9.65. But within that 9.65 book value per share
is cash of 5.15 , net PPE of 1.79, inventory of 2.24, and AR of 1.83. Furthermore
current assets less current liabilities is 6.62 per share. LGL current price is
6.83.
Real estate owned: one building in Orlando Florida along with 7 acres
of land. Two building in Yankton, South Dakota located on 11 acres of land.
Market Cap: 17.93M Enterprise Value: 7.82M
Historical low valuations based on EV/Sales at .33 and EV/Book at .45. coupled with strong insider buying.
2012 Insider buys by Mario Gabelli
LGL Valuations Over 5 Years