The following are some of the stocks that outperformed the Standard & Poor's 500 Index over the last 12 months and were bought by gurus during the last quarter.
Banc of California Inc. (BANC) during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 84.7%, with a market cap of $1.12 billion. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned +55% year-to-date and +86% over the last five years. It is now trading with a price-earnings (P/E)(ttm) ratio of 15.09 and according to the DCF calculator, at  the current price of $22.52, it looks overpriced by 41%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 6% and EPS has grown by 25%.
Banc of California has a profitability and growth rating of 6 out of 10, with an ROE of 8.53% and an ROA of 0.96%, which are outperforming 52% of other companies in the global banks - regional - US industry. Their financial strength has a rating of 5 out of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.25, which is below the industry median of 2.25.
It is a financial holding company that offers banking and financial services. Its services include banking, lending and private banking services.
The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.57% of outstanding shares, followed by Howard Marks (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.58% and Ken Fisher (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.45%.
Capitol Federal Financial Inc. (CFFN) during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 17.5%, with a market cap of $1.93 billion. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned +14% year-to-date and +27% over the past five years. It is now trading with a P/E(ttm) ratio of 22.69 and according to the DCF calculator, at a current price of $14.07, making it overpriced by 84%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 4%, while EPS has grown by 7%.
Capitol Federal Financial has a profitability and growth rating of 8 out of 10, with an ROE of 5.81%, which is underperforming and an ROA of 0.87%, which is outperforming 50% of other companies in the global savings and cooperative banks industry. Its financial strength has a rating of 5 out of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.06, which is below the industry median of 2.73.
The company operates as a bank holding company. It offers construction loans and other consumer loans and also retail deposit accounts, including checking, savings, money market, IRA and certificates of deposit.
Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder of the company among the gurus, with 4.52% of outstanding shares, followed by Ken Fisher (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.65% and Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.01%.
Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR. (ITUB) during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 40.6%, with a market cap of $61.64 billion. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned +82% year-to-date and -16% over the past five years. It is now trading with a P/E(ttm) ratio of 6.96 and according to the DCF calculator, at a current price of $11.3, it is undervalued with a margin of safety of 37%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 16%, while EPS has grown by 11%.
Itau Unibanco Holding has a profitability and growth rating of 7 out of 10, with an ROE of 23.29% and an ROA of 2.10%, which are outperforming 87% of other companies in the global banks - regional - Latin America industry. Its financial strength has a rating of 5 out of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.49, which is below the industry median of 2.73.
The company provides financial products and services in Brazil. It provides investment banking, consumer credit card, real estate financing, leasing, foreign exchange and foreign trade financing services.
The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Howard Marks (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.1% of outstanding shares, followed by John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.03% and Jeremy Grantham (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.01%.
NCI Building Systems Inc. (NCS) Â during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 36.0%, with a market cap of $1.25 billion. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned +42% year-to-date and +50% over the past five years. It is now trading with a P/E(ttm) ratio of 37.11 and according to the DCF calculator, at a current price of $17.07, it is overpriced by 247%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 13%, while EPS has grown by 177%.
NCI Building Systems has a profitability and growth rating of 4 out of 10 with an ROE of 12.77% and an ROA of 3.28%, which are outperforming 50% of other companies in the global building materials industry. Its financial strength has a rating of 5 out of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 0.20, which is above the industry median of 0.59.
The company is an integrated manufacturers and marketers of metal products for the nonresidential construction industry. The company's products are used in repair, retrofit and new construction activities in North America.
Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder of the company among the gurus, with 1.91% of outstanding shares, followed by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.07% and PRIMECAP Management (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.84%.
Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA) during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 27.4%, with a market cap of $534.35 million. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned -10% year-to-date and -54% over the past five years. It is now trading with a P/E(ttm) ratio of 16.23 and according to the DCF calculator, at a current price of $14.44, it is overpriced by 52%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 7%, while EPS has grown by 22%.
Vera Bradley has a profitability and growth rating of 7 out of 10, with an ROE of 112.341.89% and an ROA of 9.30%, which are outperforming 66% of other companies in the global footwear and accessories industry. Its financial strength has a rating of 9 out of 10, with no debt.
The company designs, manufactures and markets stylish functional accessories for women. Its products include handbags, accessories and travel and leisure items.
The company’s largest shareholder among the gurus is Mariko Gordon (Trades, Portfolio) with 9.07% of outstanding shares, followed by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) with 3.06% and Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) with 1%.
Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV. (BSMX) during the last 12 months has outperformed the S&P500 Index by 10.0%, with a market cap of $13.27 billion. Currently, three gurus are holding the company that has returned +16% year-to-date and -24% over the past five years. It is now trading with a P/E(ttm) ratio of 16.54 and according to the DCF calculator, at a current price of $9.79, it is overpriced by 46%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s revenue has grown by 12%, while EPS has grown by 11%.
The company has a profitability and growth rating of 6 out of 10, with an ROE of 13.11% and an ROA of 1.26%, which are outperforming 73% of other companies in the global banks - regional - Latin America industry. Its financial strength has a rating of 5 out of 10, with a cash to debt ratio of 1.05, which is below the industry median of 2.73.
Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV, along with its subsidiaries, provides banking, securities brokerage, financial advice and other related investment services to individual and corporate customers.
Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio) is the largest shareholder of the company among the gurus, with 0.07% of outstanding shares, followed by John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.06%.
Disclosure: I do not own any shares of any stocks mentioned in this article.
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