Revered fund supervisor Wilson Asset Administration (WAM) lately recognized two small-cap ASX shares that he holds in his portfolio.

WAM operates a number of listed funding firms (PFRs). Some concentrate on giant firms like WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX: WLE) and WAM Capital Restricted (ASX: WAM).

There may be additionally one known as WAM Microcap Restricted (ASX: WMI) which targets ASX small-cap shares with a market cap of lower than $ 300 million on the time of acquisition.

WAM says WAM Microcap is focusing on essentially the most compelling undervalued progress alternatives within the Australian microcaps market.

The WAM Microcap portfolio has generated gross returns (earlier than charges, bills and taxes) of 24.7% every year since its inception in June 2017, which is greater than the common return of the S & P / ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 10.5%.

Listed here are the 2 small-cap ASX shares that WAM described in its final month-to-month replace:

Atomos is an organization that gives digital imaging instruments for video professionals. WAM defined that Atomos is now making Apple ProRes 4K and HD monitor-recorders, utilized by video professionals for content material creation with decrease manufacturing prices.

The fund supervisor marked his strongest six months in historical past, with $ 32.8 million in gross sales and $ 3 million in earnings earlier than curiosity, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) – this was a 210% enhance 12 months over 12 months.

WAM was additionally impressed with the numerous enchancment in money movement, rising 133% to $ 4.3 million.

The fund supervisor mentioned small-cap ASX inventory has benefited from the surge in video utilization and manufacturing in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic the world over.

Atomos is nicely positioned to scale with $ 23.3 million in money on its steadiness sheet and entry to an unused $ 5 million working capital facility, in response to WAM Microcap.

Common Retailer Holdings Ltd (ASX: UNI)

The fund supervisor additionally appreciates Common Retailer, which was listed just a few months in the past.

Common Retailer has 65 informal clothes shops in Australia and New Zealand. Its important target market is the 16 to 35 age group.

WAM defined that Common Retailer sells a choose vary of third-party branded merchandise – this accounts for round 70% of income, it additionally presents a variety of personal label merchandise.

Like many different firms, particularly within the retail sector, Common Retailer reported a report six-month lead to its FY21 half-year report. It made $ 31.5 million in underlying earnings earlier than curiosity and taxes (EBIT), a progress of 69%. This exceeded the forecast given in January 2021 by a variety of $ 30 million to $ 31 million.

A key a part of this progress was on-line gross sales, which grew 128% and accounted for 12% of the general whole because of choices like “ship from retailer” and click on and accumulate.

As the corporate achieved a report end result, it determined to repay its $ 3 million job guard funds.

Within the second half of FY21, ASX small-cap inventory plans to open three new shops. He is trying to open over 100 shops over time.

WAM Microcap is constructive on progress prospects. It has a superb internet money steadiness of $ 22.5 million, with plans to increase its non-public labels and a disciplined pricing and promotion technique.

Tristan Harrison owns shares of WAM MICRO FPO. Motley Idiot Australia’s dad or mum firm, Motley Idiot Holdings Inc., owns shares of Atomos Ltd. The Motley Idiot Australia advisable Atomos Ltd. The Motley Idiot has a disclosure coverage. This text solely incorporates basic funding recommendation (beneath AFSL 400691). Approved by Bruce Jackson.