Review of A & W Food Services of Canada

FEB 13, 2025 - AW possessed an impressive operational profile with a track record of strong same-store-sales growth and healthy store count expansion. The strategic transaction of converting to a corporation transformed AW into a more compelling investment story. AW now, not only has an attractive dividend yield, but is also a growth-focused company that offers decent upside potential from capital appreciation as the company expands the burger chain. In addition, this transition could attract institutional ownership and research analyst coverage, which could help improve the company’s valuation. AW also prioritizes balance sheet optimization, which balances between maintaining a dividend and optimizing the capital structure to create shareholder value. We are initiating our rating at a “B”.

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Q: Hi !

I refer to your monthly section of "best stocks ideas"

What are we to read in your selections: best value presently, ? best long term value ? best buying opportunity now ? best undervalued stocks ? best growing potential short term ? best long term growth ? best total income ?

It would be most helpful to know exactly what you mean by your best stock ideas.

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Read Answer Asked by Jacques on August 29, 2025

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Q: Any reason for AW recent surge to close to1yr H.Add,Sell or Hold. Txs for u usual great views & services

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