GSE: GSE Holdings
builds geosynthetic lining products and services. Their products protect the
environment from multiple sources, mining, industrial, and sewage leakage.
The stock went
public in February 2012 at a closing price of $11.75.
The stock has
tumbled. It now appears undervalued and looks attractive for the long-term. The
stock is down 70% over the past 52 weeks and trades at $2.30 per share. The
stock has attracted value player during the 2nd quarter at much higher prices; Royce,
Robeco , Kennedy Capital, Babson Capital Management.
Current Price = $2.30
Market Cap :
49.07M , Enterprise Value: 213.04M
Price/Sales: 0.10 , Price/Book: 0.70
Enterprise
Value/Revenue: 0.48 , Enterprise
Value/EBITDA: 9.13
Qtrly Revenue
Growth (yoy): -22.30%
Book Value Per
Share: 3.21
52-Week
Change: -71.17%
52-Week High (Oct
5, 2012)3: 8.78 , 52-Week Low (Aug 15,
2013)3: 2.13
Shares
Outstanding: 20.36M , Float: 8.75M
% Held by
Insiders: 64.22% , % Held by
Institutions: 37.20%
Short % of Float
(as of Jul 31, 2013)3: 2.60%
VRA: Vera Bradley
creates and sells quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories.
Why speculate on
once high flyer growth stock? VRA is
down 21% over the past 52 weeks with a spectacular 82.10% of the float is held
short. I was short over a year ago but now the stock looks like not only a
short squeeze but can quickly become a compelling value. EV/EBITA = 6.98, historically
cheap valuation for P/S, P/B,P/E, and price per share. The stock has attracted
some value institutions during the second quarter to add shares, Royce, Artisan
and Blackrock.
Current price =
19.38
