
TSE:TIH
This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.
Toromont Industries (TIH-T) has generated considerable interest among analysts, particularly due to its role as the largest Caterpillar dealer in Canada and its involvement in the heavy equipment sector tied to infrastructure development. The stock has seen a significant rally, largely attributed to anticipated spending in AI data center infrastructure, which has led to a surge in expectations surrounding its performance. However, experts highlight concerns over its current valuation, which now sits at a PE ratio of 40x, significantly above its historical norm of 12-15x. Some analysts express caution, suggesting it may be time to take profits, as much of the positive sentiment appears priced in. They advocate for a more moderate position size and recommend waiting for a potential market pullback before making further investments.
He holds this one since 2015 and no intention to sell. They hold the rights to Caterpillar dealerships, now into Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. Most of their revenues come from mining, construction and farming. Fiscal stimulus could aid infrastructure, so construction could also do well. Mining should be okay for precious metals. The management team is focused on free cash flow and growing the dividend -- up 15% per year over the past 5 years. There is more downward price action in the market, so he would think about putting in buy orders about 15% below current levels.
A heavy equipment dealer. He is looking for a cyclical recovery next year. They are a distributor for Caterpillar and other heavy equipment. Really good operators. Yield 1.58% (Analysts’ price target is $69.50)
This is one of the biggest Caterpillar distributors in the world. Its market is mainly in Ontario. It trades the same way as Caterpillar. It does well as long as there is good activity in construction and mining, and is doing well now. He has no problem with owning it now, but cautions that it is a cyclical stock. When the market turns, it will fare worse than defensive stocks. But it is a good stock to own now.
This started as a refrigeration company, and now provide all the compression equipment in hockey rinks in North America. The Caterpillar dealership came along in Manitoba and Ontario with a little bit in Québec, and they just made a small acquisition in Atlantic Canada. This is what they really needed to get organic growth going, because if they can cut their costs, then they have higher margins moving forward. Recommends half positions for the Top Picks, which is what he does for new clients. Dividend yield of 1.3%. (Analysts’ price target is $58.25.)
This has been on a tear. An equipment maker that has done really well because it is focused on Manitoba and Ontario, very good places to be. He sees 8% earnings growth over the next couple of years. They have virtually no debt. It benefits from a soft Cdn$. They do a really good job of managing their costs. Everything is right for the stock, except its valuation which is trading at around 20X versus its 15.5X five-year average.