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Q: Hello,
From my observed reduction of the availability of family doctors, and subsequent basic health care, for some/many? segments of the Canadian population I see the emergence of different schemes of virtual, remote, telephone, etc services. Outside of the public funded/regulated scope this appears to be a fragmented industry ripe for some form of consolidation. Are you aware of any blue chip type companies making any moves either in Canada or elsewhere to fill this growing gap?

Thank you for your always refreshing feedback.
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on January 30, 2020
Q: I am trying to understand these 2 stocks in your portfolios.
We have DOO which is growing at 20-25% , future earnings expected around $4.40/year with a forward PE of 15.
On the other hand, we have DSG growing the same but with a forward PE of 80 and future earnings expected around $.80/year.

Why is DOO not valued like DSG and/or vice versa?
Why does DSG have a ridiculous multiple of DOO?
Every Q DSG does .11 and the stock price is $60!!

Remember, they are both growing at 20-25% / year.
Does DSG merit such valuation just because they are in tech?
Really doesn't make sense to me.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Herm on January 30, 2020
Q: Hi there. I was looking at your CAE report, and I was curious about how you develop your Peer Based Target Price which appears to be a weighted blend of the Fwd P/E, EV/EBITDA, FWD EV/EBITDA, P/B Ratio, Price to Sales Ratio, Fwd Price to Sales Ratio, Dividend Yield and possibly the historical relative averages. How do you determine the best metrics to place weight on? Does this view change depending on the subindustry?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Liam on January 30, 2020
Q: I have both MPC and VLO. I understand that VLO is purely a refiner and not hostage to world oil prices, but MPC does have some exploration and production assets.
1. Is my understanding correct?
2. If yes, to what extent are MPC’s earnings and cash flow DEPENDANT on oil prices? I am trying to assess the extent to which MPC’s prospects are completely out of MPC’s control.
3. Are dividends well covered?
4. Is interest coverage adequate?
5. Based on your view of each of these company’s prospects going forward, is each of these companies worth holding?
6. You previously (Maureen December 9) you identified MPC as a beneficiary of the new rule requiring ships to use more refined oil. Is VLO also a beneficiary?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 30, 2020
Q: LSPD previous high was in August of last year at a price near $50. Recently there has been positive news, such as M and A, expanded offices and services in Toronto and Vancouver. They are expanding the platform and business using LSPD grow significantly more than business that have other platforms.
When the price goes and stays above $50 should I add to my position for a long term hold?
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on January 30, 2020
Q: I own CSU, DSG, ENGH, OTEX, SHOP, LSPD, KXS and STS and was thinking of adding GIB.A once the stock settles down a bit. I'm looking to increase my tech sector . Would you add to the existing holdings or would you recommend adding GIB.A to take advantage of the recent pullback?
Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on January 30, 2020
Q: You continue to comment favorably about this company but they never make money. Latest quarter was a loss of $2.7m - up from $1.5m a year ago. Why do you never mention this? If you take out Goodwill and Intangible assets the equity is a negative $144m. I know you will say a lot of this is because of acquistions but if they can not make those turn a profit why do you give them such good ratings an commentary?
Read Answer Asked by gary on January 30, 2020
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