Picking a value stock from the stock market bouquet is an art -a judgemental exercise, and a difficult task. More so, because the stock market is influenced more by emotions and sentiments, than by mere facts, with an eye on future business prospects. In fact, stock markets are forward-looking into the future. Investing in stocks indeed is an interesting and absorbing skill game, with a little bit of risk-taking capacity! Here I present my approach to stock picking, which might help a beginner and a small investor, especially in the cash segment.