mmm...21 Oct 2008 01:58
I am a total novice at trading, so what Im about to say is probably all wrong.
Whilst your enthusiasm for the stock is infectious, I do alittle research and am soon slamming my cash back into my (old) kitchen cupboard.
http://www.galiform.com/archives/2008/2008INTERIMS.pdf
Out of the July interim results, there are a few things that really jump out at me.
- EPS dropping from 7.0p to 2.4p from 2007 to 2008.
- "Based on current market conditions, we are not paying an interim dividend (2007: nil), but will expect to pay a final dividend unless conditions deteriorate markedly."
Obviously the interim dividend is not a usual occurance, but I feel the final dividend (0.5p / share for 2007) is under threat in these market conditions.
I come from a working family. Their greatest concern is not how new their kitchen looks like, but what itll look like if it goes bare.
Perhaps there's a real opportunity for some great capital gain, Ill sit on the sidelines, watch it & perhaps miss out. Can't win them all.
Ill go put on my flame-proof jacket.