Thanks for the capitalfm link.
East Africa Cables produces copper electrical cables and conductors for domestic and industrial use and aluminium conductors for power transmission.
It is clear that the company has not been able to accelerate its ability to leverage on the above strong point.
Word (or rumour for that matter) has it that the aluminium plant is largely idle whilst high overhead costs continue to bear down. In fact most investors have argued that the company has a deteriorating business model primarily due to the intense competition from Chinese imports.
But then again, which business doesn't.
This is how I look at its business.
The company has an excellent story to tell - regional growth expectations and high infrastructure spending in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania where the company operates.
I still believe the regional growth and infrastructure themes are quite powerful and bode well for the company in the future.
But that's just me.