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Q: The stock price has spiked in last week and was wondering if you feel it is a bit ahead of itself...perhaps finding a bid due to weakness in other sectors? I have owned it since the high $90's.
Many thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 05, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
There are obviously a variety of metrics to measure the valuation of the stock. I usually look at the ratio ROE/forward PE which should be above 1; you mention in your report on BIN that, due to its capital structure, EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA are better metrics. Could you please explain? How does the average retail investor parse the various ways of measuring valuations?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on August 05, 2015
Q: Peter; It appears that HLF missed on all fronts- can I have your opinion please? Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on August 05, 2015
Q: Your comment on their earning , dividend increase again all metric look good, impressive AUM increase. Look like a good buy these level.
thanks!
Read Answer Asked by samuel on August 05, 2015
Q: What is your opinion of selling puts underneath the stock - I was thinking of october 27 or 28 puts (the premiums are quite high given the recent volatility) - as I would get either the premium or the stock at a much cheaper price? This assumes, of course, that the company remains solid. If I find out anything that is fundamentally wrong, I would buy back the puts quickly and take the loss, but the loss would be much less than would be the case by owning the stock outright. I am very aware of margin issues and use it in this easy very judiciously.
Read Answer Asked by arnold on August 05, 2015
Q: Read the latest report with great interest as it explained the operations of the company to me. It was a revelation to me that there is an argument that could be made that dealerships should be somewhat recession proof given that when new car sales decline, used sales and repairs should increase which shold maintain profitablility That does not seem to have happened with this company.

Given that repairs and financing activities are the most profitable area, is iss possible that ACQ has not proven adept at increasing this side of the business in a way that is better than most? It is one thing to acquire a dealership but it would seem to that the real signs of effective management are the synergies that develop due to the growth. I am thinking of a company like BOYD in this situation which has grown very well.

Are you able to break out how much profit each of their segments contributes? To me, these are the valuable metrics and profits have increased but I am left wondering why the stock has been hit so heavily. Is it because investors really don't understand the business model or is there an expectation that the profits from other lines be growing even more? I do appreciate new sales is a good "headline" number and those sales contribute to earnings but repairs should be a very solid profit gerneator.

Thanks for you insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 05, 2015
Q: The influential Barron's magazine wrote about this company recently with some specific concerns.
1. This is no longer a growth company. It deserves only a market multiple for a subprime lender which is 1X book value and not 1.5X which means a 35% lower stock price.
2. They have razor thin margin to protect against a possible downturn in the overheated Canadian housing market with salaries not rising.
If these concerns are valid. I have a feeling the bears will pile back in. What is your view? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on August 04, 2015
Q: Just read a moody's review of Amaya https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-affirms-Amayas-B1-first-lien-debt-rating-including-proposed--PR_331259. What is your view of the $550 million contingent payment, will they be able to pay this off with cash or will they have to raise equity?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 02, 2015
Q: Peter & Team, I took a half position in advance of the quarter report in light of chart strength and 5i's B+ rating. From the conference call, I can see a mis-step or two that are quarter specific, but I liked the positive growth. Would you add the other half here on this 8% pull back or have I missed this growth story and best to sell and move on? Is this still B+ rated and is the growth story still intact?
Thank you. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 31, 2015
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