TSE:FSV

Firstservice Corp (FSV.TO)

202.94
+0.67 (0.33%)
as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Firstservice Corp (FSV-T) is recognized by analysts for its growth strategy primarily focused on acquisitions, with many noting its strong presence in the property management sector. The company is deemed a solid performer and a good long-term hold, though it's mentioned that the lack of significant storms has affected its property restoration business. Analysts point out that while valuations for acquisitions have been high, the current price level presents a favorable entry point for potential investors. The stock has historically traded at high valuations, but the recent decline may provide an attractive opportunity for long-term investors seeking growth in a fragmented industry. Investors appreciate the disciplined approach to M&A and the company's potential for organic growth, although some prefer other stocks in similar sectors.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 26/18, Up 31%) Also a top pick today, so details there. Good managers and type of business.
TOP PICK
Also a past pick. Trades at 20x earnings, so not cheap. Waht he likes is that it has no capex per se. Last quarter they grew their topline 13%, impressive. They target organic and acqusition growth from mom and pop shops out there, so there's lots of runway here. (Analysts’ price target is $113.46)
TOP PICK
It provides a huge range of services for gated communities. It's a compounder of capital and market leader, but occupies only 5% of this sector, so there's room to grow. It has a high PE, but their runway to buy other companies is long and broad. (Analysts’ price target is $113.46)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 12/18, Up 37%) A great Canadian business with American assets like California Closets. smartly, they make small tuck-in acqusitions that grow the business. Also, their property management business is an annuity because clients sig 3/4/5-year contracts that see inflationaty increases. They have no fixed assets, so they're capital-lite. Managers own a lot of stock. Strong managers. They're the biggest in their sector.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 09/18, Up 11%) A lot of the gain is from currency. Mostly a US company. Recurring revenues. Thesis is there's a long runway of growth, they have the scale and the buying power to serve condos. Not cheap, but he likes it because of the growth.
TOP PICK

Mainly in property management. Likes that they're capital-light and low capex. Can generate enough cash flow to grow. Acquire a lot of smaller companies in their sector. 25x forward earnings so not cheap, but they execute well. Managers own 20% of shares. (0.7% dividend, Analysts' price target: $108.49)

HOLD

One of the top capital allocators. Valuation is stretched. They continue to growth organically. Lots of recurring business. They dominate the apartments management side of things. He will hold to it. Strong company. It is a little sensitive to the economy, so you have to watch for that.

TOP PICK

Great Canadian company. California Closets, College Pro Painters are some of their brands. They are also in the property management business. It is a very capital light business with no fixed assets. Generate very high free cash flows. Very good story in the US. The one thing to worry is their labor costs but hey execute extremely well. (Analysts’ price target is $109.26)

HOLD

This is a company you do not have to worry about. They have done great acquisitions and management is excellent. You can continue to own it forever.

TOP PICK

Two divisions in real estate: property magnament and brands like California Closets and Paul Davis. They manage condos, mostly in gated communities in the U.S. There's little capex, but a lot of free cash flow. They've done well with acquisitions and enjoyed earnings growth with good EBIT margins. (Analysts' price target: $95.22)

TOP PICK

Great Canadian company. California Closets, College Pro Painters are some of their brands. They are also in the property management business. Stock trades at 28 times earnings but it is a very capital light business with no fixed assets. Generate very high free cash flows. Very good story in the US. (Analysts’ price target is $94.75)

HOLD

He has a large holding in this. Operationally the company has done well, but the multiple is not cheap. He will continue to hold.

TOP PICK

They run gated communities and apartment buildings in the U.S. Trades at 24x earnings, so expensive, but their growth justifies that. It's capital-lite (few expenditures) business which is good. They've been growing at double-digits, growing organically at 7%, making acqusitioning along the way to further add to earnings. They occupy only 20% of the market (as the largest player), so there's lots of room to expand. Strong earnings growth in past quarters. (Analysts’ target: $91.25)

TOP PICK

Canadian company that is in the property management services business. Great growth capitalizing on concentration in the space. They own franchise business like California Closets. High multiple but growth justifies it. They are the largest player in the space but they are only 10% of the market. Exposure in the States as well. Very unique company in Canada. Great brand. (Analysts' price target is $ 86.73)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 7/16. Up 48%.) Had thought the stock was undervalued and was quickly growing. Although listed in Toronto, 90% of revenue comes from the US. They do everything from cutting grass to painting houses to providing security services, primarily for gated communities. There is a big runway for growth, because it is a very fragmented industry. Well-managed.

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