Fall 2016

Analog Devices is a semiconductor company that is at reduced cyclical risk and is not commoditized, making it a strong investment opportunity.

Live Nation Entertainment is poised for growth due to its strong position in the live events industry and the increasing demand for live entertainment post-pandemic. The company has a robust pipeline of events and a grow…

Skyworks Solutions is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for wireless communication technologies, particularly in the smartphone and IoT markets. The company's strong product portfolio and strategic pa…

AMERCO, the parent company of U-Haul, is a compelling investment due to its strong brand recognition and consistent demand for its rental services. The company's focus on expanding its fleet and improving customer experi…

Live Nation is positioned to benefit from the growing trend of millennials spending on live experiences, which has led to increased revenue from ticket sales. The company has unique working capital dynamics that allow it…

Skyworks Solutions is undervalued due to market overreactions to a slowdown in Apple smartphone sales, which has led to a significant drop in stock price. The company has a strong revenue growth potential as the dollar c…

Skyworks Solutions has excellent operational economics with best-in-class revenue growth and profitability, driven by their unique ability to package RF components in smartphones. The company has a long runway for growth…

AMERCO is poised for continued revenue growth driven by demographic shifts towards renting versus home ownership, with a strong market share in the self-move rental market. The company has aggressively invested in its se…

Facebook fits the investment framework of a 'compounder' due to its strong network effects on both the supply (users) and demand (advertisers) sides. With a total addressable market for advertising exceeding $500 billion…

Insperity is a professional employment organization that has been underperforming due to governance issues and management compensation not being tied to performance. The firm believes that the business has great potentia…

The firm has been invested in Big 5 Sporting Goods for eight or nine years, with a partner on the board since 2011. The company has shown significant growth from around $7.50 to close to $17 per share, indicating a succe…

UHAL is undervalued at 6.7x forward EV/EBITDA and 12.5x forward P/E, especially given its strong return metrics of 11% ROIC and 21% ROE. The company is expected to experience significant margin expansion as its storage b…

Analog Devices is a unique semiconductor company with strong cash flow, high gross margins, and low capital expenditures. The company has a diverse customer base and operates in a market with high barriers to entry, maki…

Sony is exploring opportunities in virtual reality (VR), which is still in its early stages but has potential applications in gaming and consumer electronics. The company is well-positioned to leverage its balance sheet …

Facebook looks incredibly cheap when considering its long-term potential for revenue and earnings growth, particularly as it garners a significant share of advertising dollars relative to time spent on the platform.