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Stockchase InsightsRichards Packaging Income FundRPI.UN.TOHOLDDec 23, 2022

Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. COVID-related sales unwinding. Positioned well in non-COVID segments. Clarion acquisition showing good growth. Valuation reasonable based on fundamentals.
$44.00

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.43

As of Dec 22, 2025. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 08/24, Down 9.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with RPI.UN has triggered its stop at $31.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous buy recommendation, this will result in a net investment loss of 10%.  

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate RPI.UN, the third largest packaging company in North America, as a TOP PICK.  Management has dealt with industry challenges while continuing to grow cash reserves and retiring debt.  Its dividend is maintained by a payout ratio under 50% of free cash flow.   We recommend trailing up the stop (from $29.50) to $31.00, looking to achieve $46.00 -- upside potential of 33%.  Yield 3.7%

(Analysts’ price target is $46.50)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

RPI.UN is the third largest packaging company in North America.  Although segments of their business have been challenged during the pandemic, the company has been prudently reducing debt through working capital leaving cash reserves in a good position.  Its dividend is maintained by a payout ratio under 50% of free cash flow.   We recommend placing a stop-loss at $29.50, looking to achieve $46.00 -- upside potential of 34%.  Yield 3.8% 

(Analysts’ price target is $46.50)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 04/20, Down 3%)

They got a boost during Covid so it would have been good to take profits then. Now, they face inflationary pressures. They're expanding geographically through acquisitions. Pays a decent dividend. Still likes it.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great steady company that most people are not aware of.
All types of packaging in healthcare and consumer business.
Very low profile of CEO.
Valuation recently very high.
Waiting for shares to fall before buying.

BUY

Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Attractive dividend yield. Able to pass inflation on to consumers. Revenue mix shifting towards healthcare. Demonstrated track record. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

BUY

Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Good dividend yield. Able to pass inflation on to consumers. Revenue mix shifting towards healthcare. Demonstrated track record. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Earnings beat estimates across the board. Covid related products unwinding lead to revenues falling 11%. Their acquisition has weighed on cash flow as well. It is currently consolidating and finding a base. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

BUY
What entry point? Now. He's owned this 7 years. Well-managed and have made good past acquisitions, though not recently so he expects some to come. Pays a nice dividend and trades at a decent PE. It's pulled back from $85 to $62. The supply constraint doesn't worry him; managers pre-bought inventory so they have stock to get them through this period.
HOLD
For clients who really, really want dividends.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 17/20, Down 17%) Really well run. Benefited from pandemic trends. Pulled back because of fears it can't replicate those results. Good long-term business, strong balance sheet, good management. Next leg up will probably be making an acquisition. Price is good value here.
TOP PICK
Huge range of products. Great long-term track record of making acquisitions, healthy balance sheet. Poised to grow, especially with healthcare as a growth area. Significant insider ownership. Yield is 1.87%. (Analysts’ price target is $86.00)
TOP PICK
No price target The biggest distributor of glass and plastic packaging in Canada. They've grown revenues 25% in the last 5 years with earnings up 50%. Trades at 15x earnings and pays a 2.9% dividend yield.
BUY
A steady packaging company that grows through acquisition. Managers own over 20% of the business. This will grow and do well.