Why I'm adding ABV - Advanced Braking Technology to my Strawman portfolio
•Blue chip customer base in mining, civil construction and miliary
•Profitable
•Global market leader in a niche market - largest SIBS supplier in the world
•International market, with company exporting to over 40 countries
•Own their IP
•Undemanding PE ratio of 11.6
•David Slack NED owns 19.81%; however, low insider ownership beyond him
•Appear to have a focus on culture, constantly mention team in AR
•ESG and mining tailwinds (e.g. EV metals growth)
•>30% of revenue comes from overseas with ability to grow this
•Strong balance sheet with nearly no debt
•Free cash flow positive
•Healthy and improving gross and net margins
•ROIC of 21%
Why I would consider selling
•Overvalued
•Loss of major customer
•No longer profitable or free cash flow positive (excluding acquisitions)
•Single digit revenue growth
•Deteriorating ROIC