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Element Fleet ManagementEFN.TOHOLDFeb 10, 2016Stock 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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He is a long-term investor. Likes the company. This has been hit for multiple reasons. The former CEO is quite flamboyant. Did an excellent job, but some investors always have the thought that he is going to get himself into the same problems that he was into before. There is a lot of hot money in the stock. There are a couple of comparables in the US that have run into problems. Doesn’t think the comparisons are strong or valid. Trading at about 7X its earnings. It is going to survive.