Guru Stocks With High Business Predictability

Gildan Activewear and McDonald's are highly rated with stable businesses

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Feb 15, 2016
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According to GuruFocus’ All-in-One Screener, the following stocks have a high business predictability rating, and at least five gurus are shareholders of the companies.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The company is a supplier of basic family apparel that includes T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear and socks.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 28.40, and the price has been as high as $23.15 and as low as $22.43 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 32.97% below its 52-week high and 5.04% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 25%.

PRIMECAP Management (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder among the gurus with 1.47% of outstanding shares, followed by Private Capital (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.31%, Manning & Napier Advisors with 0.29%, Meridian Funds (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.27%, Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.24% and Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.14%.

WestRock Co. (WRK)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It provides paper and packaging solutions in consumer and corrugated markets.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 10.60, and the price has been as high as $66.40 and as low as $29.73 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 53.27% below its 52-week high and 4.37% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 276%.

The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Larry Robbins (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.73% of outstanding shares, followed by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.46%, Steven Cohen (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.37%, T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.3%, Howard Marks (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.11%, RS Investment Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1% and John Keeley (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.02%.

McDonald's Corp. (MCD)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It franchises and operates McDonald's restaurants in the food service industry. These restaurants serve a broad menu at various price points in approximately more than 100 countries around the world.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 25.50, and the price has been as high as $124.83 and as low as $87.50 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 5.53% below its 52-week high and 34.78% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 34%.

First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder among the gurus with 0.31% of outstanding shares, followed by Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.16%, Mason Hawkins (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.14%, RS Investment Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.03%, Tom Gayner (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.02% and Manning & Napier Advisors with 0.02%.

Walt Disney Co. (DIS)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified entertainment company with operations in five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products and Interactive Media.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 17, and the price has been as high as $122.08 and as low as $86.25 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 25.34% below its 52-week high and 5.68% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks undervalued with a margin of safety of 4%.

The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Ken Fisher (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.53% of outstanding shares, followed by PRIMECAP Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.41%, Pioneer Investments (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.22%, Diamond Hill Capital (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.12%, Tom Gayner (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1%, T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.08% and Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.05%.

Nike Inc.Ă‚ (NKE)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The company is engaged in designing, development and marketing of footwear, apparel, equipment and accessory products.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 27.50, and the price has been as high as $68.19 and as low as $23.42 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 17.27% below its 52-week high and 23.42% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 68%.

Frank Sands (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder among the gurus with 0.34% of outstanding shares, followed by Steve Mandel (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.33%, Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.19%, Pioneer Investments (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.13% and Andreas Halvorsen (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1%.

Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability of 5 out of 5 stars. The company is a holding company that provides advertising, marketing and corporate communications services to clients.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 16.60, and the price has been as high as $80.98 and as low as $64.12 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 9.42% below its 52-week high and 14.39% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 42%.

The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio) with 5.26% of outstanding shares, followed by Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio) with 2.34%, Ruane Cunniff (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.18%, Bill Nygren (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.65%, John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.61% and HOTCHKIS & WILEY with 0.59%.

United Technologies Corp. (UTX)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The company provides high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 13.30, and the price has been as high as $124.45 and as low as $83.39 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 30.94% below its 52-week high and 3.07% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks overpriced by 39%.

James Barrow (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder among the gurus with 1.54% of outstanding shares, followed by Chris Davis (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.99%, Ken Fisher (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.93%, First Pacific Advisors (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.65%, Mason Hawkins (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.62%, Steven Romick (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.59% and Diamond Hill Capital (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.44%.

Precision Castparts Corp.Ă‚ (PCP)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The company is a manufacturer of complex metal components and products provides high-quality investment castings, forgings and fasteners/fastener systems for critical aerospace and power applications.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 24.80, and the price has been as high as $234.99 and as low as $187.00 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 0.02% below its 52-week high and 25.64% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company currently looks fairly valued.

The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) with 3.05% of outstanding shares, followed by Ruane Cunniff (Trades, Portfolio) with 2.57%, John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.73%, Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.51%, Wallace Weitz (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.32%, Pioneer Investments (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.3%, Paul Tudor Jones (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.13% and Westport Asset Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1%.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

GuruFocus gives the company a business predictability rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The company creates business value for clients and solves business problems through integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes.

The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 8.50, and the price has been as high as $176.30 and as low as $116.90 in the last 52 weeks. It is currently 31.34% below its 52-week high and 3.54% above its 52-week low. According to the DCF calculator, the company looks undervalued with a margin of safety of 55%.

Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder among the gurus with 8.35% of outstanding shares, followed by Prem Watsa (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.14%, Ruane Cunniff (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.14%, Diamond Hill Capital (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.13%, Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.11%, Bruce Berkowitz (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.08%, James Barrow (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.08% and Edward Lampert (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.05%.