Opinions Jeff Morrison
AGF Management (B)AGF.B.TOBUYDec 27, 2002
Thinks equities will rebound.
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$15.35
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(A Top Pick Mar 29/22, Down 10%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AGF.B has triggered its stop at $6.85. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 16%, when combined with the previous buy recommendations.
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly We again reiterate AGF.B, a Canadian based financial service provider with growing assets under management, as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a healthy 35% increase in net sales. It trades at 14x earnings compared to peers at 25x and is trading below book value. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 65% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $6.50) to $6.85, looking to achieve $9.00 -- over 15% upside. Yield 4.79% (Analysts’ price target is $8.80)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This Canadian based financial service provider, with $43 billion under management, is reiterated as a TOP PICK. It has diversified out to include alternative investment products -- bespoke investment beyond traditional stocks and bonds. It trades at only 4x earnings compared to peers at 9x, is trading below book value, and has no long term debt. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 55% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop to $6.50, looking to achieve $9.75 -- over 16% upside. Yield 4.45%
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly AGF is an independent provider of financial services and products, who has over $39 billion under management. It has diversified out to include alternative investment products -- bespoke investment beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Revenue growth last year was over 24%. It trades at only 4x earnings compared to peers at 24x and is trading below book value. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 15% of cash flow. As such, we recommend holding this for the income generation, without setting a pre-set upper limit. We would buy this with stop loss at $6.50. Yield 4.17% (Analysts’ price target is $8.30)
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COMMENT
Is there any growth in the investment business? AGF's balance sheet is too big for what they earn. Potential write-offs must happen to bring that down. Asset management businesses are being killed. $10.84 is his target price--lots of upside and they can cover their dividend.
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