We believe an accurate assessment of management’s capabilities should rely less on what they say and focus instead on what they have done and continue to do ... READ MORE +
Our Team
Olstein's investment team reads through an intensive, forensic analysis of a company's financial statements, accompanying footnotes, shareholder reports and other required disclosures to assess the quality of earnings. Looking behind the numbers to identify positive or negative factors affecting future free cash flow is the foundation of the Olstein's value proposition.
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Recent Insights
Before making a decision to invest, it is imperative to look for specific financial, competitive and structural characteristics that signal that the problems are temporary. READ MORE +
It is an investment analyst's job to determine the economic realism of management's assumptions and to eliminate management biases by making the appropriate adjustments to reported earnings data. READ MORE +
A careful reading of the letter not only focuses on what management chooses to emphasize but also what management chooses to omit or minimize. READ MORE +
Only traders and speculators should be concerned about short-term stock price movements measured in months, days, or hours. READ MORE +
Comparing depreciation schedules to economic reality is a must for any investor when analyzing financial statements. READ MORE +
As a result of this emphasis on avoiding short-term volatility, investors have become more focused on short-term price movements. READ MORE +
We read for "heat," looking for subtle phrases or trigger words that, in our experience, may signal a significant change in an industry or company that could unlock or create significant long-term value for shareholders. READ MORE +