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Linamar CorpLNR.TODON'T BUYMar 16, 2021Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
The industrial segment is doing very well. This consists of Skyjack in the aerial lift business, and the agricultural equipment division. Skyjack should continue to do well and can hold its prices steady along with a backlog of orders. The auto parts segment has not done well and the company just needs an improvement from the bottom to normal levels to lift the stock. It is near a 52 week low. Buy 5 Hold 1 Sell 0
(Analysts’ price target is $83.20)Auto parts, but has expanded into other industrial areas. Trades at a low multiple, selling into an industry where they don't have a lot of power because auto companies are so large. Well run, but too cyclical. Impacted by inflation and supply chain issues. Softening in consumer spending. Expensive transition from internal combustion to EVs.
Stock looks great, and wanting to take out the highs of 2021. Bottomed before the market did last October, which is really positive. Higher highs, higher lows. Let the stock run. If it can take out $80, the next level is $100. Hold, even though the toughest thing to do is nothing.
The car parts suppliers trade at low PEs, but are vulnerable to the auto cycle. Good news is that car demand has picked up faster than expected. She owns none of these stocks, but Magna is best in this class, given its global platform and recent performance.