Quick Value #291 - 15 Quick Ideas
A quick look at a mix of stocks in the portfolio and top-of-pile watchlist names
Welcome to Quick Value
Each week I’ll cover a new value investment idea in a “Quick Value” review format. Here’s the scoop:
Idea generation — The goal is to keep the new idea process churning by working the watchlist. These are meant to be a jumping off point for deeper research (i.e. a surface level review).
Format — I stick with a format similar to Steinhardt’s 4 questions: what they do, why it’s interesting, and what it’s worth. [Technically, Steinhardt’s were: the idea, consensus view, variant perception, and catalyst.]
Weekly posts — Covers 1 new idea each week and rotates between free and premium posts. Premium posts lean toward micro/small caps and special sits.
Coverage focus — You’ll see lots of special situations (including virtually every spin-off) and an emphasis on small caps.
Past ideas — Check out past ideas here to get a feel for what’s been covered.
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Recent write-ups include:
10/27/25 — ONEOK is a cheap midstream energy co
10/20/25 — Net-net in oilfield services ($)
10/13/25 — Solstice spin off from Honeywell
10/06/25 — Divestitures and delevering at Leggett & Platt ($)
09/29/25 — A look at Portillo’s recent struggles
09/15/25 — Axalta Coatings = quality mid-cap chemical business
09/09/25 — Deleveraging catalyst at Synchronoss ($)
08/25/25 — A look at Greenlight’s stake in Fluor (negative EV?) ($)
08/18/25 — Atleos a 20% EPS grower at 10x earnings