
TSE:TIH
This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.
Toromont Industries (TIH) has received mixed reviews from various experts, highlighting its role as a leading provider of heavy equipment for infrastructure projects in Canada. The company has benefited from increased spending on AI data centers, leading to a significant rally in its stock price. However, there are concerns about its current valuation, as the price-to-earnings ratio has surged to 40x, which some analysts deem excessive compared to its historical range of 12-15x. While there is enthusiasm surrounding the infrastructure theme and the company's strong management, some experts caution that much of the positive outlook is already priced in, suggesting it may be prudent to wait for a pullback before investing further. Additionally, the recent financial results showed improvements, beating estimates but also highlighted ongoing challenges from tariffs impacting customer confidence.
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.