
TSE:NFI
This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.
New Flyer Industries Inc. (NFI-T) has garnered a generally optimistic outlook from various experts, especially as it appears to be reaching an earnings inflection point after overcoming rough times. Analysts highlight that while the company has faced numerous challenges, including supply chain issues and battery recalls, these problems seem to be transitory. Notably, New Flyer has a full order backlog and less competition in the market, which could lead to better pricing power and improved profitability in the future. Investors are encouraged to build positions during this weak phase, as the underlying fundamentals remain strong, and a dividend reinstatement could be on the horizon over the next couple of years.
He took a look at this, but did a pass on it. Has had a phenomenal run in the last 5 years. Just did a big acquisition of a coach manufacturer. Q4 numbers in March were great. The question is, how much is really baked in at this time. On top of that, there is the integration risk of a large acquisition. He would be a little cautious.
This has had a great run, but thinks that there is a lot left in it. Just made an acquisition of MCI, the coach business, so there is some synergy and growth there. As well, they have really been working on the parts business. Their parts business has been 10% of their revenue and is now in the 25% area. Dividend yield of 1.89%.
(Top Pick April 28/15, Up 142.68%) They merged with a cross town rival and are now into motor coaches. They also fixed inventory. They also made another international acquisition. Almost $5 million in backlog. Margins have started to go up and free cash flow is starting to accelerate. There may be a period where we see how they digest their acquisitions. He would not rush into it with more money just yet.
STB-T vs. NFI-T. He likes STB-T, but prefers NFI-T. NFI-T has become a great little growth company. STB-T has a very high payout ratio. He is comfortable that they are steady enough in business that they can maintain it. It is more likely that NFI-T raises the dividend in a couple of years than STB-T holding it steady.
It has done well. You want to see if it goes below the trend line, and if it does you want to look to get out.