BlueSpruce Investments, LP 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 10 stocks valued at a total of $5.20Bil. The top holdings were FISV(16.62%), MSFT(14.68%), and MA(14.24%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were BlueSpruce Investments, LP’s top five trades of the quarter.
Alphabet Inc
The guru sold out of their 2,264,678-share investment in NAS:GOOGL. Previously, the stock had a 4.43% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $95.03 during the quarter.
On 02/17/2023, Alphabet Inc traded for a price of $93.5801 per share and a market cap of $1,200.06Bil. The stock has returned -29.27% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 9 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Alphabet Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 20.56, a price-book ratio of 4.73, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.81, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 13.00 and a price-sales ratio of 4.36.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.64, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.
Visa Inc
During the quarter, BlueSpruce Investments, LP bought 691,380 shares of NYSE:V for a total holding of 3,507,052. The trade had a 2.76% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $201.66.
On 02/17/2023, Visa Inc traded for a price of $222.61 per share and a market cap of $467.88Bil. The stock has returned -0.17% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Visa Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 31.13, a price-book ratio of 12.68, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.96, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 24.37 and a price-sales ratio of 15.65.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.81, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.
PayPal Holdings Inc
BlueSpruce Investments, LP reduced their investment in NAS:PYPL by 1,331,805 shares. The trade had a 2.34% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $80.04000000000001.
On 02/17/2023, PayPal Holdings Inc traded for a price of $74.05 per share and a market cap of $83.78Bil. The stock has returned -29.58% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, PayPal Holdings Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 35.43, a price-book ratio of 4.15, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.33, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 17.31 and a price-sales ratio of 3.21.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.32, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.
Agilent Technologies Inc
During the quarter, BlueSpruce Investments, LP bought 683,190 shares of NYSE:A for a total holding of 2,524,649. The trade had a 1.96% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $142.77.
On 02/17/2023, Agilent Technologies Inc traded for a price of $147.32 per share and a market cap of $43.59Bil. The stock has returned 13.88% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Agilent Technologies Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 35.33, a price-book ratio of 8.19, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.60, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 23.93 and a price-sales ratio of 6.46.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.00, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.
Mastercard Inc
BlueSpruce Investments, LP reduced their investment in NYSE:MA by 330,865 shares. The trade had a 1.92% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $329.15.
On 02/17/2023, Mastercard Inc traded for a price of $361.28 per share and a market cap of $344.39Bil. The stock has returned -2.65% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Mastercard Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 35.35, a price-book ratio of 54.82, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.51, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 27.58 and a price-sales ratio of 15.81.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.80, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.
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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