Linamar Corp

LNR-T

His analyst see it trading at half its normal value to book value -- incredibly cheap. The problem is we are late in the economic expansion cycle. There is a school of that that the central banks may prolong the trend, but he doesn't believe it. There is fear about auto demand going forward. He doesn't think you need to be into this just yet.

All car stocks already have a recession baked into the stock prices. That's positive. The group trades around 3x operating cash flow and 7x earnings.

He has owned it in the past. He was hoping when the Canada-US-Mexico auto parts tariff issues worked out they would benefit. However, earnings growth continues to be challenged at the moment. Better opportunity elsewhere. Yield 1%

Ridiculously cheap. Tempting at these prices. Doesn't deserve the low price. Overhang is the trade wars. Plus, in a recession, it's a cyclical and would go down. Likes the company a lot, but has a hard time recommending it here just because of how late in the cycle we are.

The auto sector has been a wild ride. The last major low in 2016 was in the low 40s and it has reached that. People that bought there are hurting. So if it can make it through, then it will have a chance to go up.

The auto sector is heavily discounted and now in a lot of trouble. There's a transition coming with e-cars. LNR has a good track record in performance and dividend growth has historically been good. The CEO recently bought a lot of stock. At some point, there'll be a recovery in autos, so long-term you'll be okay. Buy now and do well long-term.

Was a $85 stock and now it is $45. They make car components and everybody hates car components. P/E is 5 times earnings. They have a big plant in China that is running at half capacity only. But they have products to go forward. He has been following this company since it came public in 1986. Very well managed. Buy it and put it away. (Analysts’ price target is $61.50)

Price is discounting a large recession. Trading at 5x 2019 expected earnings. Revenues and earnings are still expected to be positive this year. Also in aerial lifts and agriculture. More diversified than Magna. Yield is 1.06%. (Analysts’ price target is $61.50)

It is so cheap at these levels. It has a decent balance sheet, but trades at 5 times earnings. The problem is auto sales are heading lower globally, he thinks. If you have patience sit tight, but he is loath to get in front of a freight train coming out of the tunnel -- lots of light, but don't get run over.

It is pretty reasonably priced today. More of the automotive parts business is outsourced and LNR-T benefits. They have an advantage in the high precision parts they make. He owns it personally and has no intention to sell.

(A Top Pick May 30/18, Down 23%) He still owns it and is looking for $80s/90s in the next 3 to 5 years. There is a move to 9-10 speed transmissions from 4-5 speed for improved gas mileage and this gives them a higher content in cars. It is a great company with an incredible future.

He's long owned this and likes it. Are we in peak auto now? Car stocks have come off--and that's overdone. Markets are growing rapidly, though China is making its own auto parts. That said, this space and stock are safe for now.

He is concerned that this company can be disrupted along with the space. The debt level of the company is a little higher than the one he is comfortable with. The company is doing the right things, but if the industry in general shrinks it will be affected.

There are all kinds of good things about this company. After NAFTA was agreed upon the stock has gone down. Issues in Europe should have been short term. It is perceived as the smaller of the auto parts companies. But it should be viewed as a metallics manufacture. They make products for oil and gas, aerial lifts and agriculture. They are reporting after market close today.