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Cargojet IncCJT.TOTOP PICKOct 28, 2013Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
There is little or no risk with solid long-term contracts with large companies like Amazon. It is managing costs well but volumes are weaker. It has good management along with good margins. It trades at 7X EBITDA which is the best price in a long time. He sold it as a tax loss but plans to buy back later in the year.
Short vs. long really matters to a company like this. Economic and e-commerce slowdowns really affect it. Not filling planes, so revenue is hurt. Excellent time to add a high quality company. Monopoly in Canada. Adding new routes. Planes are expensive. Short-term bumpy, long term you'll be just fine.
At least 50% of all air cargo in Canada has to go on Canadian owned airlines. This one has done pretty well over the last year. FedEx, UPS and Transforce are their big clients and they are expanding into Eastern Canada. They might get the Canada Post contract, which is worth $35 million. 5% dividend yield. Fairly solid balance sheet. $12-$13 over the next year is a reasonable figure.