Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning 5i team,

I’m considering moving on from Linamar and CGI group in search of better growth prospects. I still like both companies, and believe they still have a good outlook, however, after holding each for some time I’ve been growing restless with the share prices seemingly stuck in the mud. Perhaps I’m just being impatient, but I cant help but wonder if these holdings are dead money. At least for the next year or two anyway.

I’m considering switching out Linamar for either New Flyer Industries, or Premium Brands Holdings, and CGI for either Kinaxis or Celestica.

Could you please give your opinion on whether it’s worth being patient with LNR/GIB.A, or a good idea to move on? And if moving on is recommended, would you consider the alternatives I’ve mentioned as good replacements with growth for the next 1-2 years in mind?

As always, thank you for your excellent insight and advice.
Tristan.

Q: Hi 5i team, just read your recent report on XTC. How can you explain the higher multiples for XTC versus the three others: growth is currently favored by the market over size, value and more diversification? What would you expect the stabilized P/E to be over the long run for them? Higher and lower for which of these? Thank you, Eric

Q: Hi 5i,
This is my first time asking a question, and just wanted to say what a great service you provide!

My question is regarding Linamar, I've been holding this company for a few years now and have been riding the rollercoaster waiting for the stock to turn. The company is obviously at a great deal of political risk, but despite that continues to produce good numbers. I'm hoping you could comment on the companies prospects for the next 2 -3 years(assuming minimal trade disruption from the US), and could you please comment on the LNR's recent quarterly results?

Thank you, Tristan.

Q: Good Morning I was listening to the Linamar conference call and the results are very impressive, in fact, the dividend was increased by 20%. The share price dropped over 2% this morning which is surprising. May I have your impressions?
Would MG (PE 7.4) or XCO (PE 10) be more advantageous vs LNR (PE 7.5)?
Thank you
Marty

Q: I currently own LNR in a non-rrsp account for a 2% holding. I don't have any cash in this account to buy MG but do have cash in my RRSP account to buy MG for 2% weight. Would you recommend this or just buy more LNR to bring it up to 4% weight.

Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
Without knowing my portfolio details, I know it is hard to give advice. However, I do have a diversified portfolio and am looking to add a long term growth stock and a dividend paying stock without using my cash. I have to sell a stock and replace with another. I constantly hear good things about Spin Master. I was thinking of selling Alterra Power corp and Brookfield Business Partners and use proceeds to buy Spin Master. Does this switch make sense? Kinder morgan (aside from protests) has had good news with government approval and potential sale of their assets. However, the stock is not moving which is surprising. Is it worth holding or replace with ENB and TRP to get some growth and dividends. Lastly, Magna and Linamar have had good gains. Time to sell or let them run? Please let me know. Thanks again

Q: Hi did I miss news on the auto sector? These stocks are up a lot suddenly. We're they just oversold or is there some data regarding "peak auto"? If so, then this strength could spread to XTC and PIH?

Q: I have MG and LNR in my investment account. They are down 5% and 30%. I need to shift over some funds to my TFSA in January. Which would you sell?

Thanks

Q: Hi,

Why is MRE trading at only 5 or 6 times earnings, a lot lower than
MG and LNR (Which, themselves, are reasonably valued).

If MRE a higher risk/reward buy than MG or LNR?

Thanks,
IF

Q: 5I Team, please indicate your preference between: LNR/MRE & POW/PWF.

Many Thanks!

Q: Hi team, Has your outlook on Linamar shifted since the US election? Do you still see a medium or long term upside? I am about 35% down and concerned that it really might not come back. Thanks!

Q: Is Linamar a better buy than Magna today? Both companies did well for the quarter with LNR showing a better revenue growth over the last 4-6 quarters. The valuation is cheaper and while Magna is much larger, LNR is large on an absolute basis as well. Does npot the upside from here look better for Linamar?

Q: LNR is down quite a bit today after the quarterly release. Your opinion of the quarterly and the resultant price drop please. The results looked OK to me - what am I missing? Buying opportunity or?

Q: I have a question about 932
Hello 5i:
in response to a question on MG/LNR, in, I believe August, you said "MG has a solid balance sheet and a very cheap valuation. Recent earnings were solid and we would consider the sector fairly attractive right now overall." From everything I can read, it appears that LNR has a substantially lower valuation than MG. Am I missing something?
Can you elaborate on LNR, and discuss why you think MG has a lower valuation.
thanks
Paul L

Q: Linamar and Magna are both up about 3% today.Is there an explanation for this? I hold both and am not complaining. Joe

Q: Do all above companies fall under Industrial? My total weight is 13% Is this too high? I feel that I have too many companies in this sector and may be better to have only 4-5? STN and WSP are similar so would it be better to sell one of these and add to the names that are listed. I am also thinking of selling ET and taking the proceeds to add to the other names now leaving me with 5. Is this a good approach?

Thanks
Dolores

Q: Do the financials, notions of economies of scale and competition, street talk, etc lead you folks to believe that Magna may have any appetite to takeover/merge with Linamar?

Q: Hi, I am a value investor and note that Auto parts makers are trading at historically low multiples even though earnings growth appears intact. Can I have your favorite of MG, LNR and MRE with respect to the best 18 month to 3 year return.

Q: ave 5% in each corp and have losses of 25% and 35% respectively. I have been patient but wonder if I should sell one half of each and buy more ZZZ and KXS, in their place.
Thanks for your assistance..
Alex

Q: Another brutal day for Linamar on the markets. On 6/28 you advised it was looking "interesting". Does it look even more interesting today? I have a minor position taken about 90 days ago and I hate to catch a falling knife but my hands are already bloody...think its wise to expose even more skin?