Stock price when the opinion was issued
Shares plunged in 2022 and part of this year, but have nearly recovered. Gerry Schwartz is no longer CEO. They've bought and sold many businesses. Onex's intrinsic value is $130-140, but shares trade at $90, so there's a big disconnect by the market. Onex keeps buying back shares and are ramping up acquisitions.
(Analysts’ price target is $112.33)
We reiterate ONEX, a Canadian private equity firm with WestJet in its portfolio, as a TOP PICK. It trades at 7x trailing earnings and under book value. The company is prudently using some cash reserves to draw down debt and buy back shares. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $77) to $89, looking to achieve $121 -- upside potential of 19%. Yield 0.3%
(Analysts’ price target is $121.33)