JMB is a good company with excellent fundamentals and an excellent growth story both from a macro industry and micro company perspective.
Lots of cash, no debt, market leader (social networking), No 2 in internet auctions and car sales in Australia (just look at potential here comparing Oztion and Car Buddy to E-Bay, Trademe (NZ), and Carsales.com.au), growth story, maiden dividend.
Mark Doughty is a very onto it guy and responsive to shareholders.
However,
The share pirce is dead-in-the-water and it is very illiquid.
The opportunity cost of holding JMB has been very high over the past six months when the market has rallied strongly.
I had to really work hard to sell down my large holding during this period to get my funds working harder elsewhere.
I certainly DON'T regret selling JMB over past six months when I see the returns that my $$ have achieved elsewhere.
However, JMB is fundamentally a good little company that will re-rate strongly over time and could well be taken out by a larger international competitor.
I still hold a truckload, but happy to have sold down. Will increase my holding again when the time is right.
Cheers John
JMB Price at posting:
$2.10 Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held