FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 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 71 stocks valued at a total of $372.00Mil. The top holdings were BRK.B(12.60%), GOOG(11.49%), and MSFT(8.11%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
The guru sold out of their 47,731-share investment in NYSE:SWT. Previously, the stock had a 0.66% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $49.82 during the quarter.
On 01/20/2023, Stanley Black & Decker Inc traded for a price of $51.06 per share and a market cap of $0.00Mil. The stock has returned -54.35% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Stanley Black & Decker Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 9.14, a price-book ratio of 1.38, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 20.08, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 16.57 and a price-sales ratio of 0.77.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.00, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
During the quarter, FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC bought 29,944 shares of NYSE:SWK for a total holding of 61,575. The trade had a 0.6% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $78.04000000000001.
On 01/20/2023, Stanley Black & Decker Inc traded for a price of $85.83 per share and a market cap of $12.70Bil. The stock has returned -50.56% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Stanley Black & Decker Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 9.41, a price-book ratio of 1.42, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 20.68, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 16.57 and a price-sales ratio of 0.78.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.40, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC reduced their investment in NYSE:BRK.B by 4,046 shares. The trade had a 0.3% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $296.98.
On 01/20/2023, Berkshire Hathaway Inc traded for a price of $309.87 per share and a market cap of $683.33Bil. The stock has returned -0.52% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc has a price-book ratio of 1.51, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 68.05 and a price-sales ratio of 2.72.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.15, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.
PepsiCo Inc
FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC reduced their investment in NAS:PEP by 5,980 shares. The trade had a 0.27% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $178.37.
On 01/20/2023, PepsiCo Inc traded for a price of $169.88 per share and a market cap of $234.05Bil. The stock has returned 0.17% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, PepsiCo Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 24.30, a price-book ratio of 12.34, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 6.23, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 15.85 and a price-sales ratio of 2.82.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.96, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.
Alphabet Inc
FOUNDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC reduced their investment in NAS:GOOG by 8,652 shares. The trade had a 0.23% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $95.44.
On 01/20/2023, Alphabet Inc traded for a price of $99.28 per share and a market cap of $1,278.75Bil. The stock has returned -25.66% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 9 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Alphabet Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 19.71, a price-book ratio of 5.03, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.74, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 11.92 and a price-sales ratio of 4.64.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.71, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.
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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