Brothers91/E+ via Getty Images TFI International (NYSE:TFII) is a leading transportation and logistics company and the stock is part of my long-term portfolio which was added last year. I think that it is rare to find a business such as this and have a chance to add it to the portfolio when there could still…
A closeup view of a kitchen sink with water running down the drain. deepblue4you In investing, it’s important to enjoy the journey and to remember the “why” behind it. This is because the phase when investors focus on building wealth (e.g., accumulation) can take a handful of years, even decades to move past. My reason…
Iryna Kharkova/iStock via Getty Images When it comes to classifying similar types of opportunities in stocks, there are a number of common ‘genres’ that investors will often refer back to when trying to describe an opportunity set. Common genres include buckets like Special Situations, Turnaround Stories, Commodity Plays, and other things in that vein. For…
traveler1116/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Summary Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN), owner of the iconic Kentucky Derby, is a diversified gaming operator with a strong historical record. Over the past 3 years, the stock has consolidated while revenue and net income has grown. This has presented investors with a great opportunity to purchase a long-term compounder at…
tupungato Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) seems to be an off-the-radar company and might not appear as an enticing thesis, given its sector (footwear retailer) and debatable products – with several articles about how their brand reached a billionaire status selling “ugly shoes”. It happens that Crocs shares have turned out to be an excellent investment and continue…
PM Images Investment Thesis Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) reported results on the 6th of February, beating EPS and revenues. The price has moved up 2.1% since the results and I believe there is significantly more upside in this share price. The company sports a wide moat that focuses on providing payment processing services primarily…
JHVEPhoto I Was Wrong About Supermicro To say that I was wrong about my cautious thesis on Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) in early December 2023 is an understatement. SMCI buyers tossed aside my Hold rating as the leading data center rack solutions provider provided a significant upgrade to its outlook at Supermicro’s fiscal second-quarter…
JJFarquitectos Fashion is a fast-changing business, but Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (OTCPK:IDEXY) or ‘Inditex’ has seen its unique blend of speed and quality weather the cycles exceptionally well. If anything, the moat may actually be wider today, as Inditex continues to lead on inventory management, helped by an integrated supply chain and more recently,…
andresr Founded in 1999 by Tomasz Biernacki (current CEO at just 50 years old), Dino Polska (OTCPK:DNOPY) is the fastest-growing Polish retailer in the country. The business model has several peculiarities that set it apart from the competition. With a market capitalization of PLN 45.27 billion, it is a company with significant expansion potential, operating…
Matteo Colombo Introduction I just put a new stock on my watchlist. A company I thought about for months before I finally decided to cover it. And guess what? It’s an industrial company! Given that I have roughly 50% industrial exposure, this may not come as a surprise… Leo Nelissen However, while I may be…
tadamichi Introduction Crawford United Corporation (OTCPK:CRAWA) is a US specialty industrial products and services group that is on my stock watchlist. The company focuses on inorganic growth, and it has more than doubled its operating income since 2022. In my view, the prospects for the business are bright and Crawford United looks undervalued at the…
Juanmonino Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is: U-Haul’s (NYSE:UHAL) diversified revenue stream and strong business model positions it perfectly as a long-term compounder. The company has a strong asset base that is growing rapidly, alongside a market-leading position in the UK. We suspect it can continue to grow at a similar rate to historically…
guvendemir At the end of 2022, I wrote an article about why investors should avoid the airlines (JETS) and own AerCap (NYSE:AER) instead for exposure to the airline industry. The relative returns in 2023 validated my view: Data by YCharts The longer-term view also validates this view: Data by YCharts As you can see above,…
clodio/iStock via Getty Images Today, Brunello Cucinelli (OTCPK:BCUCY) is one of Italy’s most influential contributors to the prestige of the “Made in Italy” label. Based in Solomeo, a small village in Umbria, Brunello Cucinelli uses the rich regional expertise in craftsmanship to produce the best cashmere products and simultaneously carry the Italian dream into the…
PixelsEffect Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is: EXLS is a compelling investment proposition for those seeking exposure to the technology revolution without the volatility associated with pure-play stocks. EXLS has developed an impressive reputation in the industry, allowing it to develop a market-leading position despite being substantially smaller. This is reflected in its relative…
Marje Summary Since my initial report in late September, Flagship Communities’ (TSX:MHC.UN:CA, OTCPK:MHCUF) shares have remained essentially flat. This is despite a strong Q3 and 5% distribution increase (n.b., ~3.9% forward yield). I now believe MHC offers one of the best quality/risk/value profiles in the residential REIT space. MHC’s portfolio of affordable, recession-proof manufactured housing…
Jay Yuno Why Anta? Global sportswear leaders like Nike (NKE) and Adidas (OTCQX:ADDYY) have been able to generate high ROICs (>20%) in their peak years. I decided to analyse the Chinese footwear market to see if a similar trend could play out there and I found that ANTA Sports Products Limited (OTCPK:ANPDY) is the best…
jejim Thesis I have been a growth investor for many years and am often approached by friends wanting to know my opinion on specific companies. A few days ago, a friend asked me to take a look at Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). The company lies in a space that is partially outside of my circle…
PeopleImages Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) is a leading manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and Fire & Security systems. Carrier was spun off from United Technologies in April 2020. Their portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Carrier, Toshiba, Automated Logic, Carrier Transicold, and Kidde, among others. Carrier is currently in the process of transforming its portfolio, with plans…
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) (OTCPK:RKLIF) is an incredibly attractive business, with a market-leading position in various essential services segments globally. This is developed through scale and deep expertise, allowing the company to create long-term relationships with clients. The company’s strategy of bolt-on M&A has…
Wolterk Introduction After publishing my first article on Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) titled “Humana: Recent Selloff Might Present A Buying Opportunity“, this will be the second article of my three-part series where I want to start coverage of three big health insurance providers in the U.S.: Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and Cigna Group (NYSE:CI). This…