You have to turn over a lot of rocks to find those little…
“You have to turn over a lot of rocks to find those little anomalies. You have to find the companies that are off the map - way off the map. You may find local companies that have nothing wrong with them at all. A company that I found, Western Insurance Securities, was trading for $3/share when it was earning $20/share!! I tried to buy up as much of it as possible. No one will tell you about these businesses. You have to find them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Finding hidden value requires diligent research and willingness to explore overlooked opportunities.
In simple terms: Search deeply for undervalued assets.
Seek out obscure, undervalued companies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stock analysis
- private equity
- venture capital
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the sustainability of a low‑price anomaly?
- What safeguards prevent over‑paying for a perceived bargain?
Overlooked firms may still carry hidden risks or poor fundamentals.