Thursday, August 9, 2007

Internet Capital Group Inc.

Internet Capital Group Inc. is a NASDAQ listed security that has been trading in a range between $8.14 and $13.30 over the past year. With 38,649,490 shares outstanding, a recent price of $11.48 gives a total market capitalization of $451,812,522. While there are certainly larger companies, Internet Capital Group Inc. has definitely earned its place in the pack. Last year, Internet Capital Group Inc. created $-0.01 in earnings for every share outstanding.

Internet Capital Group Inc. is currently priced by the market at 0.00 times last year’s earnings. Many trading multiples around the world are quite attractive these days, but don’t be fooled. A Price to Earnings ratio of 0 simply means that the security didn’t make any money last year.

With a share price under $50 a share and earnings per share below $1 a share, Internet Capital Group Inc. is unlikely to be an interesting value proposition. Consistent earnings are the key to high valuations and this security is not on its way.

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