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Mark Lin

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Mark is a private value investor and is the author of CheapskateInvesting.com website which uses a systematic quantitative screening approach to filter the global stock markets for cheap cigar-butts and wide-moat compounders.

Recent Articles by Mark Lin

Oct 24, 2013 by Mark Lin

New and Exclusive Products Give This Beauty Retailer the Edge

Most retailers carry products that can also be bought from their competitors. Make sure that a retailer has a true competitive edge over its peers before committing to an investment.

Oct 8, 2013 by Mark Lin

This Company Doesn't Fear Change

Not every industry will go the way of the horse and buggy; the pace of change and the adaptability of the incumbents make a difference.

Oct 4, 2013 by Mark Lin

This Company Is a Mechanic's Best Friend

I am not worried about low barriers to entry for an industry, if high barriers to success favor the incumbents or bigger players.

Oct 2, 2013 by Mark Lin

How Cash Helps This Industrial Stock Expand

Fluor's flourishing, thanks to the increasing need for its engineering expertise.

Oct 1, 2013 by Mark Lin

This Company Has The Midas Touch With Waste

Companies dealing with waste are typically perceived as slow growth stocks. But acquisitions and new ventures can easily change the dynamics of a company.

Sep 27, 2013 by Mark Lin

Members Stay Loyal to the Country’s Largest Golf Club Operator

The strong get stronger and that is why investors go with market leaders, especially those that stay on top.

Sep 25, 2013 by Mark Lin

More Does Not Mean Better for this Leading Handbag Brand

Investors are better off diversifying on their own instead of relying on the companies they invest in to do so on their behalf.

Sep 24, 2013 by Mark Lin

You Still Have to Look Pretty in a Recession

A long-term stellar financial track record is the best validation of strong competitive advantages for a company.

Sep 24, 2013 by Mark Lin

Both Investors and Swimmers Will Be at Ease with this Company

Judging a stock solely by its business profile and industry is not wise. A closer examination of the company’s product mix and financial track record can reveal unexpected insights.

Sep 20, 2013 by Mark Lin

Why Boat-Building's a Tougher Business Than It Looks

High operating leverage and volatile revenue streams don't exactly make for an ideal investment.

Sep 19, 2013 by Mark Lin

This Food Supplier Is Still in the Early Innings of Growth

Spotting a potential market leader in its early days brings about the highest potential for growth.

Sep 16, 2013 by Mark Lin

This Small-Town Retailer Is More Profitable Than the Big Boys

It is always better to be a big fish in a small pond than be a small fish in a large pond. Niche market leaders are typically very profitable and make good investment candidates at the right price.

Sep 16, 2013 by Mark Lin

Why Uniqueness Alone Is Insufficient as a Competitive Advantage

I like companies with unique competencies that cannot be imitated and are able to extend their competitive advantages as they grow. This stock is not one of them.

Sep 13, 2013 by Mark Lin

Don't Go Bargain-Hunting With This Private-Label Beverages Company

Private-label products have been gaining significant market share in many consumer products categories, but it is still the branded players that are dominating the soda market.

Sep 12, 2013 by Mark Lin

The Right Diet Can Be a Matter of Life and Death

While most of us choose to eat what we like and not necessarily what is good for our health, certain groups of people are less fortunate.

Sep 12, 2013 by Mark Lin

Don't Avoid This Leading Tobacco Leaf Supplier Because of Slower Growth

Growth is a magnet for increased competition and consequently reduced profitability. Given a choice between a market leader in a slow-growth industry with limited competition and a run-of-the-mill company in a high-growth and intensely competitive industry, I will always go with the former.

Sep 10, 2013 by Mark Lin

Market Leadership Doesn't Mean High Profits for This Beauty Company

It is easy to be attracted to companies claiming to be market leaders in their respective businesses. However, it is market share relative to competitors that matters and not absolute market share.

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