
TSE:FSV
This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.
Firstservice Corp (FSV-T) is recognized as a compounder stock primarily growing through acquisitions within the fragmented property management and services sector. Analysts highlight its strong earnings stability and disciplined approach to mergers and acquisitions, which suggest considerable room for growth. However, the company has faced challenges due to a lack of significant weather events that would stimulate its property restoration business, leading to concerns regarding current valuation levels. Despite being perceived as a 'good company/bad stock' by some experts, many advocate for a long-term investment strategy and suggest that recent price drops may present a favorable entry point. The general sentiment reflects a preference for gradual accumulation rather than immediate selling, with various analysts offering optimistic long-term price targets.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
(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.