Q: I have a position in Lun.ca and considering selling and buying Cs.ca for a 2 to 3 year hold on the premise of a better return. Could you compare these 2 companies and give your thoughts on this strategy? Thanx.
5i Research Answer:
CS is $6.4B market cap, price/earnings 25X, no dividend, up 31% YTD, fairly levered with debt/cash flow at 4x, but strong growth expected with EPS expected to rise more than 100% in 2025. LUN is $9B, 13X, 3.1% dividend, up 7% YTD, debt/cashflow 1X, 10% growth expected.
Overall, LUN is the 'safe' choice and CS is the 'growth' choice. But, one pays up for CS in terms of valuation and risks. We would be comfortable either way and think investors should best choose based on their own objectives and risk tolerance.