Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL PLC (DOM)

Domino’s Pizza Group (DOM) took a drop on Friday with the announcement that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would be leaving the company in April next year. (He was offered a bigger job in a non-competitive area to Domino).  Successor not yet announced; this was on top of the announcement last month of a change in Chief Financial Officer.

Domino’s, founded in 1960, first UK store opened in Luton in 1985. A global, primarily franchised, system Domino’s has a single focus – The home delivery pizza.

There are now 750 stores in the UK, 48 stores in the Republic of Ireland, 25 stores in Germany and ten stores in Switzerland.

More than half of sales are from online. And nearly half of these sales are from mobile devices. 50 new stores planned for the UK of which 23 are now open. In marketing, Domino’s recently partnered with the X Factor App.

Domino’s half-year report had sales increasing nicely. They are expected to meet, or possibly exceed, Market expectations with their end-of-year report.

As you know, I have been a fan of this share for a couple of years. This dip could be a buy opportunity. Whether you are trading or investing, you might like to wait until the share price shows a turn back up. A shift could be on the announcement of the new CEO and if he/she brings the right stuff!

Domino”s Pizza UK & IRL plc (DOM)

The UK’s leading pizza delivery company, Domino’s has been a favourite for some time. Whether you eat the product or not – just ask a university student what they order in – it is still a simple and profitable business model. From a high of nearly £7 a few months ago they dropped to £5.50 and are presently available at about £6.

Not yet trending for a slow trader spread bet, but an excellent opportunity for the longer term share purchaser. A very consistent company regarding growth and at about 30% of future value, based on past growth, they are a good buy. A turnover of approximately 241 million that is a lot of dough! Very little debt, and few overhead costs with no R&D.

So what they earn goes to the bottom line. Operating margin has been 19%, with the last six months down to 17%. Inventory (stock) increased by 75% in their previous report, possibly due to new stores opening in Germany and Switzerland.