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Element Fleet ManagementEFN.TOBUYMar 17, 2023Stock 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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EFN pays a dividend yield of 2.2%, has shown decent growth over the past year, and has a strong profit margin.
Its valuation is reasonable (6.2X forward P/S and 15.9X forward P/E).
Its net debt of $8.9B relative to its equity position of $3.7B is somewhat concerning, although the company generates some positive free cash flows. Aside from its somewhat weak balance sheet, its margins and revenue growth look decent, and we would consider the stock buyable at this time while being mindful of position sizing and the company's balance sheet risks.
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