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Q: Hi, I'm looking for a solid growth company to invest in with the environmental theme. There are recent questions on this that have been helpful but valuations are shifting fast. Could you suggest some options that look good today, taking into account current prices?

For example, I was reading your helpful report on Xebec from December, and note the pencilled-in 5-year return is nearly achieved already (presumably due to ongoing ESG mania): "Using multiples of 3.5x sales and 28x EBITDA (still much lower than current multiples), we see room for potential upside of 50%+ over a five-year period. Certainly there are risks to owning shares in the short-term, but we see plenty of upside potential for long-term investors. "
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 16, 2021
Q: What's your view on Peller's earnings? I've been holding a long-term small core position and am thinking of doubling it based on what I thought was a decent looking quarter. The main issue seems to be one's faith in a post-pandemic hospitality industry resurgence. Would you buy in? Or is there a key metric I'm missing?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 16, 2021
Q: hello 5i:
I understand you look favorably upon LNF, looking back at questions asked and the weighting in the Income portfolio. But, looking at Operating Cash Flows: I see $2.51 for 2019, estimates of 3.93 for 2020 and a deceleration to $1.96 for 2021. That is a big drop, and should mean that the stock is currently, at best fairly valued and at worst, going to see a large reduction. Can you comment please, as I am interested in adding the company.
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 16, 2021
Q: There is a lot of talk about a shift to value stocks. What is and how do I identify a value stock and can you give some examples of current opportunities in your portfolios and generally please?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 11, 2021
Q: I am having a hard time valuing some of these growth companies and when to buy.... I bought REAL ahead of earnings and took a bath.... REAL missed earnings by one penny yet doubled previous earnings and painted a rosy outlook in it's conference call ..... I still like REAL but Mr Market doesn't ......Now I am considering XBC which according to 5I's company report was expensive at $7 a share.... So the question is to buy now { if I can get it under $10 } or wait a week until after earnings ? I am well aware these companies are priced according to the future but would like to minimize at least some of the volatility .... So this is simply a before or after question . If 5I wanted to purchase XBC would you do it now or wait until the earnings report ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on February 11, 2021