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Element Fleet ManagementEFN.TOCOMMENTJun 08, 2015Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
Can't see anything specific, but we're seeing a fairly consistent trend in markets where a stock consolidates after making a significant move. That's really positive for the stock longer term, as it builds a base and then goes to the next level.
Business has been doing phenomenally well. Growth in mid-teens to low 20% over last few years, which probably continues for some time. More large companies are farming out fleet management to EFN, and EFN is offering more services (which boosts revenue, much of which is recurring).
He'd say to watch it. If it starts to break down more, then maybe something's changed. But sideways action is often just a case of consolidation.
The stock is up 27% in the past year though down a bit since the US election. It reports earnings Feb 26, before the next tariff 'deadline'. So earnings may be the more important factor if buying in the next month. We think $26 would be attractive, barring any other news.
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They are getting into a lot of areas that banks have been abandoning to a great extent. So far the execution has been excellent. Growth rate has been very good. Multiples are reflecting that growth rate will be continuing. As a value investor, he looks at multiples on a current basis. He would like to stretch himself and pay because he does think this company will do very well in the long run. However, to him it is expensive on a number of metrics. Excellent management.