Stock Spotlight

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Stock Spotlight is a podcast dedicated to highlighting intriguing investment opportunities. In each episode, host Michael shines a light on promising stocks that have earned a 'watch' or 'pass' rating on his 33-question research checklist. Listeners can expect a thorough exploration of selected companies, covering their business models, financial performance and market positioning. As the show evolves, Michael will also delve into broader investing topics.

  1. Veeva Systems ($VEEV): Platform Expansion vs. CRM Competition in a Mission-Critical SaaS

    FEB 4

    Veeva Systems ($VEEV): Platform Expansion vs. CRM Competition in a Mission-Critical SaaS

    In this episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael dives deep into Veeva Systems, the vertically integrated SaaS platform powering critical workflows across the life sciences industry. From clinical trials and regulatory compliance to commercial CRM and embedded data analytics, Veeva has become the operating system for biopharma, delivering elite margins, strong free cash flow per share and a wide economic moat built on high switching costs and regulated environments. Michael explore Veeva’s growth drivers, including rapid expansion in R&D solutions, emerging AI-powered workflows and long-term optionality within a $20B+ TAM, while also addressing the key risks facing the stock today: increasing CRM competition from Salesforce and the ultimate long-term impact of AI. Using a quality-focused fundamental framework combined with valuation and technical analysis, I break down why Veeva remains a high-quality compounder, what metrics investors should monitor and whether the current setup presents an attractive long-term opportunity. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:38 Investment Checklist & Database 01:17 Business Overview 09:22 Industry Overview 14:41 Quality Growth Profile 17:55 Financial Statement Overview 22:47 Leadership & Incentives 28:15 KPIs to Track 29:26 Valuation & Technical Analysis 33:49 Verdict 36:54 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: ⁠https://x.com/invest091⁠ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    38 min
  2. How I Exit Positions: A Risk-Aware and Thesis-Driven Selling Framework

    JAN 16

    How I Exit Positions: A Risk-Aware and Thesis-Driven Selling Framework

    Most investors obsess over what to buy. Very few have a clear, repeatable plan for when to sell. In this episode of Stock Spotlight, I break down the risk-aware and thesis-driven selling framework I use to protect capital early, avoid deep losses and continuously upgrade portfolio quality over time. Selling is not about calling tops. It is about defining your downside before emotion sets in, managing uncertainty when conviction is still forming and only staying invested when the business continues to validate the original thesis. I walk through how I set downside boundaries during the first 0-90 days of ownership, why thesis drift becomes the most important long-term sell signal and how I use KPIs to keep the decision grounded in evidence instead of narrative. You’ll hear exactly how this played out in two real examples from my own portfolio, including Duolingo and e.l.f. Beauty, where the “why” behind the sell mattered as much as the timing. I finish by sharing the five questions I now ask before exiting any position. If you’re a long-term investor who wants a structured way to sell with discipline instead of regret, this episode lays out the full framework. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Opening 01:12 Why Selling Matters 02:31 Early Risk Management 05:13 Thesis-Driven Selling 09:05 Reallocating Capital & Improving Quality 10:58 Case Study - $DUOL 14:18 Case Study - $ELF 17:17 5 Questions to Ask Before Selling 17:57 Closing ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://X.com/invest091 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    19 min
  3. Toast, Inc. (TOST): Can a Restaurant OS Become a Long-Term Compounder?

    12/12/2025

    Toast, Inc. (TOST): Can a Restaurant OS Become a Long-Term Compounder?

    In this episode, Michael takes a close look at Toast, one of the fastest growing names in restaurant technology. Toast has delivered a 50% 5-YR revenue CAGR, 80% 5-YR gross profit CAGR, 110%+ net retention and its first year of positive SBC adjusted free cash flow. Despite that momentum, the company is still early in its profitability journey. SaaS quality is improving, but the payments heavy revenue mix continues to distort gross margins and complicate valuation work. The path from high growth to a durable compounder remains open. If Toast executes consistently, today’s valuation may offer intriguing opportunity, but if it stumbles, the outcome range widens quickly. Michael breaks down why the fair value estimate spans $28 to $43 and highlights the KPIs that matter most, including SaaS gross profit contribution and ARR per location. For quality focused investors, Toast is not yet a core compounder, but it may be a compelling optionality position at the current price of $35. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:37 Investment Checklist & Database 01:25 Business Overview 12:18 Industry Overview 18:41 Quality Growth Profile 19:36 Financial Statement Overview 24:38 Leadership & Incentives 27:37 KPIs to Track 28:55 Valuation & Technical Analysis 33:05 Verdict 35:20 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/invest091⁠ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    36 min
  4. 15 Investing Metrics That Actually Matter - and Why

    11/28/2025

    15 Investing Metrics That Actually Matter - and Why

    In this special episode of Stock Spotlight, host Michael steps back from individual company deep dives to unpack the core framework behind his entire investing process — the 15 metrics that truly matter. From returns on capital to reinvestment discipline, from free cash flow conversion to innovation efficiency, these are the numbers that separate durable compounders from fragile growth stories. Michael explains what each metric reveals, how to calculate it and why it deserves a place in every investor’s toolkit. By the end, you’ll understand how to connect the dots between a company’s quality, its compounding rate and its long-term value creation. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:33 Value Creation 08:28 Cash Flow Quality 10:45 Business Model & Management 17:35 Innovation Efficiency 20:14 Solvency 24:53 Closing ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://X.com/invest091 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    26 min
  5. Cintas Corporation (CTAS): The Engine for Workplace Readiness

    11/12/2025

    Cintas Corporation (CTAS): The Engine for Workplace Readiness

    On this episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael shines the light on Cintas Corporation ($CTAS) — the quiet giant that keeps America’s workplaces running. From uniforms and first aid to safety and facility services, Cintas powers over one million business locations with an unmatched blend of scale, efficiency and recurring revenue. Michael walks through why Cintas scored an impressive 82% on his Quality Checklist (94th percentile overall), its durable moat built on route density and switching costs and how decades of disciplined leadership and decentralized culture have created a lean, compounding machine. He also explains why valuation — despite strength in margins, ROIIC and FCF conversion — remains the single biggest hurdle. Hear how Cintas’ 30%+ ROIIC, 100% FCF conversion and 12% value compounding rate position it as a long-term quality compounder and why Michael’s base case TSR forecast of 11% per year makes this one worth watching closely, especially if shares revisit the $160–$170 support zone. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:40 Investment Checklist & Database 01:22 Business Overview 08:08 Industry Overview 13:06 Quality Growth Profile 16:27 Financial Statement Overview 22:22 Leadership & Incentives 26:36 KPIs to Track 28:10 Valuation & Technical Analysis 32:43 Verdict 34:16 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://x.com/invest091⁠ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    35 min
  6. Copart, Inc. (CPRT): The Salvage Vehicle Marketplace With an Amazon-Sized Moat

    10/31/2025

    Copart, Inc. (CPRT): The Salvage Vehicle Marketplace With an Amazon-Sized Moat

    On this special episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael is joined by Shivam Kashan to shine the spotlight on Copart — the global leader in online salvage vehicle auctions and one of the most quietly dominant marketplaces in the United States. Think of Copart as a vertically integrated marketplace: like eBay economically, but with Amazon-like logistics infrastructure and a scale advantage that’s incredibly hard to replicate. Michael’s Quality Checklist gives Copart a strong 78% Quality Score, placing it among the highest-ranked industrials he’s analyzed. Together, they explore why Copart is at a 52-week low, its fee-driven revenue model, duopoly position with IAA and how its land ownership strategy underpins its moat. If you’re drawn to durable business models, network-effect marketplaces or understanding what gives Copart its Amazon-like scale and moat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:45 Shivam’s Background & Why Copart 06:21 Copart's Business Model 12:07 Industry Dynamics 16:46 Industry & Business Trends 20:51 Financials 23:31 KPIs to Track 25:32 Risk Factors 30:58 Valuation 33:33 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://x.com/invest091 Follow Shivam on X: https://x.com/shivamkashan Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    34 min
  7. Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL): The Operating System of State & Local Governments

    10/08/2025

    Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL): The Operating System of State & Local Governments

    On this episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael shines the spotlight on Tyler Technologies ($TYL), the largest pure-play provider of public sector software. Think of Tyler as the “operating system of state & local governments” — powering tax collection, court systems, payroll, permitting, and digital citizen services across 13,000+ client sites. With 98% retention and 85% recurring revenue, it’s a mission-critical business that governments simply can’t run without. Michael breaks down why Tyler scored a modest 53% on his Quality Checklist and a decent 6/9 on the Quality Growth Profile, how SaaS migration and payments (via its NIC acquisition) provide secular tailwinds, and why its 2030 roadmap — 90%+ recurring revenue and margin expansion — may prove both ambitious and achievable. He also walks through key KPIs to track, from SaaS mix to adjusted ROIC and explains why valuation remains the biggest sticking point: a $520 share price vs. ~$320 fair value in his DCF. Hear why Tyler stays on the watch list for now and why the $450–$480 technical support zone could provide a more attractive entry. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:38 Investment Checklist & Database 01:41 Business Overview 12:30 Industry Overview 17:42 Quality Growth Profile 20:39 Financial Statement Overview 28:08 Leadership & Incentives 35:00 KPIs to Track 36:39 Valuation & Technical Analysis 42:17 Verdict 44:12 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://twitter.com/invest091 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    45 min
  8. Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): The Cash Register of Water Utilities

    09/10/2025

    Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): The Cash Register of Water Utilities

    On this episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael shines the spotlight on Badger Meter ($BMI), the hidden powerhouse behind smart water management. Think of BMI’s meters as the cash registers of utilities: essential, sticky, and increasingly digital. With secular tailwinds in conservation, regulation, and infrastructure investment, the company sits at the intersection of necessity and innovation. Michael breaks down why Badger Meter scored a strong 81% on his Quality Checklist, how SaaS revenue and international expansion could fuel the next leg of growth, and where valuation leaves room — or risk. With a fair value range of ~$129–$216 and technical support in the $160s, BMI offers a compelling picks-and-shovels play on one of the world’s most vital resources. Hear why Michael has initiated a position and what would make him trim or sell. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:37 Investment Checklist & Database 01:17 Business Overview 11:51 Industry Overview 16:37 Quality Growth Profile 20:25 Financial Statement Overview 27:02 Management & Ownership Structure 32:16 KPIs to Track 33:12 Valuation & Technical Analysis 38:27 Verdict 40:35 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day Outro Music: Ra – Prospect *Music provided by Uppbeat Premium Follow me on X: https://twitter.com/invest091 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.

    41 min
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Stock Spotlight is a podcast dedicated to highlighting intriguing investment opportunities. In each episode, host Michael shines a light on promising stocks that have earned a 'watch' or 'pass' rating on his 33-question research checklist. Listeners can expect a thorough exploration of selected companies, covering their business models, financial performance and market positioning. As the show evolves, Michael will also delve into broader investing topics.

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  • Creator
    Michael
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael
  • Show Website
    Stock Spotlight

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