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Company name Illumina, Inc.
Stock ticker ILMN
Live stock price [stckqut]ILMN[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $429.08
Target stock price (averages with growth) $578.79
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $393.15
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $427.13

The following company description is from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-profile/ilmn

Illumina, Inc. (Illumina), incorporated on May 16, 2000, is a provider of sequencing- and array-based solutions for genetic analysis. The Company operates through two segments: Core Illumina and the consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs), which include the activities of GRAIL, Inc. (GRAIL) and Helix Holdings I, LLC (Helix). Core Illumina consists of its core operations. Core Illumina’s products and services serve customers in the research, clinical and applied markets, and enable the adoption of a range of genomic solutions. GRAIL is engaged in developing a blood test for early-stage cancer detection. Helix was established to enable individuals to explore their genetic information by providing sequencing and database services for consumers through third-party partners.

The Company’s portfolio of integrated systems, consumables and analysis tools addresses the range of genomic complexity, price points, and throughput, enabling customers to select the solution for their research or clinical challenge. The Company offers its products and services to various customers, including genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, and hospitals, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrigenomics, commercial molecular diagnostic laboratories, and consumer genomics companies. The Company’s products and services enable the adoption of genomic solutions in research and clinical settings. The Company provides reproductive-health solutions, including noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), preimplantation genetic screening and diagnosis, and neonatal and genetic health testing. The Company’s technology enables NIPT for early identification of fetal chromosomal abnormalities by analyzing cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in maternal blood. Its preimplantation genetic screening solution is used with in vitro fertilization (IVF) to determine, before implantation, whether an embryo has an abnormal number of chromosomes. Its preimplantation genetic diagnosis technology determines which embryos are free from gene variants associated with genetic diseases.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Illumina, Inc. as long as the indicators that I describe in my book The Confident Investor are favorable.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $277.75
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $4.85
  • P/E: 57
  • Future EPS Calc: $12.06
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $687.89
  • Target stock price: $427.12

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Company name Installed Building Products Inc
Stock ticker IBP
Live stock price [stckqut]IBP[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Fair
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $85.26
Target stock price (averages with growth) $124.44
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $84.53
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $84.24

The following company description is from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-profile/ibp

Installed Building Products, Inc., incorporated on October 28, 2011, is a holding company. The Company is a residential insulation installer in the United States. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s national platform included over 100 locations accessing customers in 48 continental states and the District of Columbia. The Company also installs complementary building products, including garage doors, rain gutters, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors, which provides cross-selling opportunities to supplement the insulation installation business. The Company manages various aspects of the installation process for the customers, from the direct purchase and receipt of materials from national manufacturers, to supply of materials to job sites and quality installation. The Company’s customers include production and custom homebuilders, multi-family and commercial contractors, and homeowners.

The Company handles various stages of the installation process, including material procurement, project scheduling and logistics, multi-phase professional installation and field quality inspection. The Company offers a range of insulation materials, including Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation, and Spray Foam Insulation. Fiberglass insulation is made of fibrous glass that is held together by a thermoset resin creating insulating air pockets. It is primarily available in two forms: batts (also referred to as blankets) and loosefill (also referred to as blown in). Cellulose insulation is made primarily of paper and cardboard. Spray foam insulation, which is generally a polyurethane foam, is applied at a job site by mixing two chemical components together in specialized application equipment.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Installed Building Products Inc as long as the indicators that I describe in my book The Confident Investor are favorable.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $55
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $1.16
  • P/E: 47
  • Future EPS Calc: $2.88
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $135.66
  • Target stock price: $84.23

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Company name MarineMax Inc
Stock ticker HZO
Live stock price [stckqut]HZO[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Fair
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Poor
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Fair
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $29.52
Target stock price (averages with growth) $43.45
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $29.52
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $29.66

The following company description is from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-profile/hzo

MarineMax, Inc., incorporated on January 20, 2015, is a recreational boat and yacht dealer in the United States. Through 56 retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Texas, the Company sold new and used recreational boats, including pleasure and fishing boats, as of September 30, 2016. The Company also sells related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts and accessories. In addition, it provides repair, maintenance, and slip and storage services; arranges related boat financing, insurance, and extended service contracts; offers boat and yacht brokerage sales, and operates a yacht charter business.

The Company primarily sells recreational boats, including pleasure boats and fishing boats. The Company also operates as a retailer of Sea Ray and Boston Whaler recreational boats and yachts, which are manufactured by Brunswick Corporation (Brunswick). It is a dealer for Meridian Yachts, and Harris aluminum boats. It is also the dealer for Azimut-Benetti Group (Azimut), for Azimut mega-yachts, yachts, and other recreational boats for the United States. The Company offers Motor Yachts, Convertibles, Pleasure Boats, Fishing Boats, Ski Boats and Jet Boats. The Company also sells used versions of the new makes and models it offers. It also provides the Brunswick Product Protection warranty plan available for used Brunswick boats less than nine years old. The Brunswick Product Protection plan applies to each qualifying used boat, which has passed a 48-point inspection, and provides protection against failure of most mechanical parts for up to three years.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this time, I think that a Confident Investor can cautiously invest in MarineMax Inc as long as the price is correct and the indicators that I describe in my book The Confident Investor are favorable. Most of the fundamentals of this company are good but there are some concerns.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $19.2
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $1.2
  • P/E: 16
  • Future EPS Calc: $2.98
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $47.77
  • Target stock price: $29.66

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Company name Heska Corp
Stock ticker HSKA
Live stock price [stckqut]HSKA[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Poor
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $159.69
Target stock price (averages with growth) $235.09
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $159.69
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $157.64

 

The following company description is from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-profile/hska

Heska Corporation, incorporated on March 27, 1997, sells veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. The Company operates through two segments: Core Companion Animal Health (CCA) and Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products (OVP). The CCA segment includes, primarily for canine and feline use, blood testing instruments and supplies, digital imaging products, software and services, local and cloud-based data services, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and single-use offerings, such as in-clinic diagnostic tests and heartworm preventive products. Its OVP segment includes private label vaccine and pharmaceutical production, primarily for cattle but also for other species, including equine, porcine, avian, feline and canine. All OVP products are sold by third parties under third-party labels. The Company focuses on supporting veterinarians in the canine and feline healthcare space.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Heska Corp as long as the indicators that I describe in my book The Confident Investor are favorable.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $103.56
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $1.79
  • P/E: 57
  • Future EPS Calc: $4.45
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $253.88
  • Target stock price: $157.64

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Company name Hudson Technologies, Inc.
Stock ticker HDSN
Live stock price [stckqut]HDSN[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $4.87
Target stock price (averages with growth) $3.32
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $2.25
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $.65

 

The following company description is from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-profile/hdsn

Hudson Technologies, Inc., incorporated on January 11, 1991, is a refrigerant services company. The Company’s products and services are primarily used in commercial air conditioning, industrial processing, and refrigeration systems, and include refrigerant and industrial gas sales, refrigerant management services consisting primarily of reclamation of refrigerants and RefrigerantSide Services performed at a customer’s site, consisting of system decontamination to remove moisture, oils and other contaminants. In addition, the Company’s SmartEnergy OPS service is a Web-based real-time continuous monitoring service applicable to a facility’s refrigeration systems and other energy systems. The Company’s Chiller Chemistry and Chill Smart services are also predictive and diagnostic service offerings. The Company sells reclaimed and virgin (new) refrigerants to a variety of customers in various segments of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, and sells industrial gases to a variety of industry segments.

Confident Investor comments: At this time, I think that a Confident Investor can cautiously invest in Hudson Technologies, Inc. as long as the price is correct. Most of the fundamentals of Hudson Technologies, Inc. are good, in fact, the company ranks as a Good company, but there are some concerns about the price of the stock. I am removing the stock from my Watch List.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $2.4
  • Growth: 0.2
  • Current EPS (TTM): $0.02
  • P/E: 21
  • Future EPS Calc: $0.04
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $1.04
  • Target stock price: $0.64

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