QV Investors Inc. recently filed their 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-12-31.
The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.
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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 69 stocks valued at a total of $1.04Bil. The top holdings were GIB(6.75%), RY(5.67%), and SLF(5.32%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were QV Investors Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.
Brookfield Corp
The guru sold out of their 994,184-share investment in NYSE:BN. Previously, the stock had a 3.95% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $33.83 during the quarter.
On 01/23/2023, Brookfield Corp traded for a price of $36.27 per share and a market cap of $59.00Bil. The stock has returned -17.60% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Brookfield Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 18.39, a price-book ratio of 1.42, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.90, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 9.49 and a price-sales ratio of 0.67.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.88, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.
Bank of Nova Scotia
The guru sold out of their 601,921-share investment in NYSE:BNS. Previously, the stock had a 2.78% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $49.31 during the quarter.
On 01/23/2023, Bank of Nova Scotia traded for a price of $51.67 per share and a market cap of $61.22Bil. The stock has returned -24.71% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Bank of Nova Scotia has a price-earnings ratio of 8.63, a price-book ratio of 1.27, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.88 and a price-sales ratio of 2.68.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.88, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.
Fortis Inc
During the quarter, QV Investors Inc. bought 240,439 shares of NYSE:FTS for a total holding of 905,137. The trade had a 0.92% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $39.19.
On 01/23/2023, Fortis Inc traded for a price of $41.76 per share and a market cap of $19.93Bil. The stock has returned -6.83% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Fortis Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 20.69, a price-book ratio of 1.38, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 13.79, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 12.98 and a price-sales ratio of 2.55.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.99, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd
The guru established a new position worth 281,566 shares in NYSE:BAM, giving the stock a 0.77% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $30.09 during the quarter.
On 01/23/2023, Brookfield Asset Management Ltd traded for a price of $32 per share and a market cap of $13.09Bil. The stock has returned 0.00% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 1 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Brookfield Asset Management Ltd has a price-earnings ratio of 32.69, a price-book ratio of 1.94, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 12.71 and a price-sales ratio of 15.40.
Micron Technology Inc
The guru established a new position worth 155,900 shares in NAS:MU, giving the stock a 0.75% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $54.72 during the quarter.
On 01/23/2023, Micron Technology Inc traded for a price of $58.46 per share and a market cap of $63.79Bil. The stock has returned -30.76% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 8 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Micron Technology Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 10.61, a price-book ratio of 1.29, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.41, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 4.44 and a price-sales ratio of 2.40.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.89, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.
Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.
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