Aegis Financial Corporation

Aegis Financial Corporation is a privately held investment firm based in McLean, Virginia, specializing in deep-value investing. The firm focuses on small-cap equities and fixed-income securities, employing a contrarian, company-focused approach to identify undervalued assets. Aegis Financial Corporation serves as the investment advisor to the Aegis Value Fund, which has been operational since 1998 and adheres to a deep-value philosophy, concentrating on securities trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value. The firm's investment strategy involves thorough research and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, aiming to deliver long-term capital appreciation for its clients. Aegis Financial Corporation is internally owned and prioritizes long-term investment growth over short-term asset accumulation, with the investment team strongly committed to the deep-value strategy, reflecting their significant co-investment in the fund. The firm's portfolio manager, Scott Barbee, has built a continuous 27-year track record of deep-value investing, successfully navigating the strategy through various market conditions since its inception. Aegis Financial Corporation's investment process focuses on firms trading in the bottom quintile based on price-to-book valuation, evaluating investment candidates with transparent accounting, strong balance sheets, and high current cash-flow yields. The firm emphasizes a bottom-up analysis of businesses, assessing management capabilities, industry dynamics, and financial health to identify investment opportunities that align with its deep-value philosophy. Aegis Financial Corporation's commitment to a disciplined investment approach and its experienced team contribute to its reputation in the investment community, aiming to provide clients with superior and consistent returns over the long term.