LDVIC 14.84% vs S&P500 23.61% (diff. -8.77%)
LDVIC 14.84% vs FundSmith 24.30% (dif -9.46%)
DISCLOSURE
Investor Psychology : The best investment analyst is going to be right two out of three times (TEMPLETON) If you’re terrific in this business, you’re right six out of 10 (LYNCH) If an investor is right 2 out of 3 times in the investment decisions they make, they would hit the ball so far out of the park, it would be amazing (PABRAI)
Investment Rules (MWO): Investing is a full time job. No if, not buts, no excuses. Buy Berkshire and buy ETFs
Investment Rules (MWO): Investing is a full time job. No if, not buts, no excuses. Buy Berkshire and buy ETFs The best investor is the one that says no to +99% of ideas. ALL THE TIME.
Investment Rules (MWO): Investing is a full time job. No if, not buts, no excuses. Buy Berkshire and buy ETFs The best investor is the one that says no to +99% of ideas. ALL THE TIME. Investing is really simple and not overly complicated. It is mostly down to price.
Investment Rules (MWO): Investing is a full time job. No if, not buts, no excuses. Buy Berkshire and buy ETFs The best investor is the one that says no to +99% of ideas. ALL THE TIME. Investing is really simple and not overly complicated. It is mostly down to price. Look for companies that generate FCF.
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It is mostly down to price. Look for companies that generate FCF. Investment Rules: It is mostly down to price. Look for companies that generate FCF. LOOK AT THE TREND ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Look for companies that generate FCF. Think about the DEBT levels Investment Rules: Look for companies that generate FCF. Think about the DEBT levels Consider consistent and predictable cash generating businesses
FCF Margin at or above 5%. Minimum 3%. Investment Rules: FCF Margin at or above 5%. Minimum 3%.
Don’t Invest
Don’t Invest
Hertz: MCAP: $1.55 B Share: $18.15 Net debt: ~$3.5B EV: ~$5B
Strategy: Grow revenue by 2019
Refinance some debt and take on more debt Strategy: Grow revenue by 2019 Refinance some debt and take on more debt
Sell cars that Hertz has difficulty disposing of Strategy: Grow revenue by 2019 Take refinance some debt and take on more debt Sell cars that Hertz has difficulty disposing of
EXTREMELY WEAK USED CAR MARKET Headwinds: EXTREMELY WEAK USED CAR MARKET
Headwinds: Management refuses to give guidance Other risks?
Competition AVIS: $2.74B Competition Hertz: $1.55B
Risks?
Risks: Competition Price of petrol Price comparison websites
Risks: Number of airline travellers goes down Debt Purchasing vehicle costs goes up
Shorts
Who owns the stock?
Fair Value: -$30-$40 per share (~80% upside) - +$3B market cap - Depressed FCF $258 mil in FY 2016 – 12x