Process

The Big Opportunity in Small-Cap Value

As times have changed and markets have migrated, our methods have evolved, but the mission is the same: stay focused, don't get swept up in the heat of the moment, and uncover hidden value for our investors.

We dig deep to identify investment opportunities with low multiples to revenue and significant earnings capacity, where small improvements can produce large gains. Our portfolio is concentrated, cyclical, eclectic—and decidedly different.

Keep reading for details on our proprietary VALT™ score.

Value with Traction (VALT™)

Our process begins with screening for the cheapest equities in the market based on enterprise value to sales and earnings yield. We then rank candidates using our proprietary VALT™ score to separate businesses with measurable traction from those that appear stalled. From there, we conduct a rigorous assessment of each company's earnings capacity, history, capital structure, governance, management, and industry.

This discipline is designed to help us avoid value traps, enhance downside resilience, and improve capital efficiency. It is deliberate. It is repeatable. And it turns undervaluation into a strategic advantage.

Market‑based signals, including those used in VALT™, have limitations. No investment strategy can eliminate the risk of loss, and our process does not guarantee better outcomes.

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