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14.11 (1y: +36%)
Market Cap 310.39 M P/E(ttm) 11.60
Enterprise Value 630.03 M P/B 1.40
TAXI- NAS (USA)
Medallion Financial Corp
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.083
TAXI's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
61% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.13 vs. TAXI: 0.083 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02   Max: 0.17
Current: 0.08
0.02
0.17
Equity to Asset 0.398
TAXI's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
70% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.28 vs. TAXI: 0.398 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.21   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
0.21
0.4
Interest Coverage No Debt
TAXI's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
71% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. TAXI: No Debt )
TAXI' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: No Debt   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 0.89
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 38.70
TAXI's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 20.40 vs. TAXI: 38.70 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -81.9   Max: 56.6
Current: 38.7
-81.9
56.6
Net-margin (%) 108.4
TAXI's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
97% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 15.10 vs. TAXI: 108.4 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -82.4   Max: 108.4
Current: 108.4
-82.4
108.4
ROE (%) 11.3
TAXI's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
71% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.30 vs. TAXI: 11.3 )
TAXI' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -7.8   Max: 13.2
Current: 11.3
-7.8
13.2
ROA (%) 4.5
TAXI's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
76% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. TAXI: 4.5 )
TAXI' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -3   Max: 4.5
Current: 4.5
-3
4.5
Revenue Growth (%) -8.2
TAXI's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked lower than
69% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: -8.2 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -18.8   Max: 30
Current: -8.2
-18.8
30
EBITDA Growth (%) -3.3
TAXI's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked lower than
64% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: -3.3 )
TAXI' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -25.1   Max: 38.9
Current: -3.3
-25.1
38.9
EPS Growth (%) 111.9
TAXI's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
98% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: 111.9 )
TAXI' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -46.6   Max: 111.9
Current: 111.9
-46.6
111.9
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Equity & Asset
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

TAXI Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Mario Gabelli 123,500 sh (+4.22%)
Murray Stahl 103,028 sh (+0.49%)
Jim Simons 45,700 sh (-81.18%)
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Q3 2012

TAXI Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Mario Gabelli 129,500 sh (+4.86%)
Murray Stahl 103,028 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons Sold Out
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Q4 2012

TAXI Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Mario Gabelli 134,500 sh (+3.86%)
Murray Stahl 103,028 sh (unchged)
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Q1 2013

TAXI Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Mario Gabelli 136,600 sh (+1.56%)
Murray Stahl 103,028 sh (unchged)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with TAXI

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Mario Gabelli 2011-09-30 Reduce -34.16%$9.01 - $10.13 $ 14.1148%125500
Mario Gabelli 2011-06-30 Reduce -20.15%$8.7 - $9.89 $ 14.1154%190600
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -20.8%0.01%$7.82 - $8.77 $ 14.1172%238700
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 Add 38.3%$6.5 - $7.76 $ 14.11100%314500
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 New Buy0.01%$6.59 - $8.24 $ 14.1185%227400
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 11.60
TAXI's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
73% of the 104 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.40 vs. TAXI: 11.60 )
TAXI' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 5.93   Max: 733
Current: 11.6
5.93
733
P/B 1.40
TAXI's P/B is ranked higher than
55% of the 121 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.21 vs. TAXI: 1.40 )
TAXI' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.33   Max: 1.67
Current: 1.4
0.33
1.67
P/S 12.27
TAXI's P/S is ranked lower than
80% of the 122 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.58 vs. TAXI: 12.27 )
TAXI' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 2.64   Max: 12.86
Current: 12.27
2.64
12.86
PFCF 31.40
TAXI's PFCF is ranked lower than
72% of the 87 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.05 vs. TAXI: 31.40 )
TAXI' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 5.26   Max: 142.29
Current: 31.4
5.26
142.29
EV-to-EBIT 45.5
TAXI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
74% of the 104 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 15.40 vs. TAXI: 45.5 )
TAXI' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 23.8   Max: 1572
Current: 45.5
23.8
1572
Shiller P/E 16.8
TAXI's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: vs. TAXI: 16.8 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 6.09   Max: 75.56
Current: 16.8
6.09
75.56

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 6.09
TAXI's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
91% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.14 vs. TAXI: 6.09 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.44   Max: 16.63
Current: 6.09
0.44
16.63
Dividend Payout 0.7038
TAXI's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
59% of the 70 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.49 vs. TAXI: 0.7038 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.27   Max: 13.16
Current: 0.7
0.27
13.16
Dividend growth (3y) 2.2
TAXI's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
80% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: 2.2 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: -60.3   Max: 102.1
Current: 2.2
-60.3
102.1
Yield on cost (5-Year) 6.38
TAXI's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
89% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. TAXI: 6.38 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.46   Max: 17.39
Current: 6.38
0.46
17.39
Share Buyback Rate -3.3
TAXI's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
60% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: -3.3 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 1   Max: -6.6
Current: -3.3

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Tangible Book 1.4
TAXI's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
58% of the 113 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. TAXI: 1.4 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.5
Current: 1.4
0.5
1.5
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.1
TAXI's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
58% of the 48 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.60 vs. TAXI: 1.1 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.2
Current: 1.1
0.6
1.2
Price/Median PS Value 1.7
TAXI's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
61% of the 114 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. TAXI: 1.7 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.7
0.6
1.6
Price/Graham Number 0.8
TAXI's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
59% of the 101 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. TAXI: 0.8 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.4
Current: 0.8
0.6
2.4
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 2.20
TAXI's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
53% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 4.60 vs. TAXI: 2.20 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 4.2
Current: 2.2
0.1
4.2
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) -4.93
TAXI's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
64% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TAXI: -4.93 )
TAXI' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -6.2   Max: 39.4
Current: -4.93
-6.2
39.4

Business Description

Medallion Financial Corp. is a specialty finance company that originates, acquires, and services loans that finance taxicab medallions and various types of commercial businesses. A wholly-owned portfolio company, Medallion Bank, also originates consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers. It conducts its business through various wholly-owned investment company subsidiaries including: Medallion Funding Corp., a Small Business Investment Company, or SBIC, and a regulated investment Company, or RIC, its main taxicab medallion lending company; Medallion Capital, Inc., an SBIC and a RIC, which conducts a mezzanine financing business; and Freshstart Venture Capital Corp., an SBIC and a RIC, which originates and services taxicab medallion and commercial loans. The company also conducts business through its asset-based lending division, Medallion Business Credit, an originator of loans to small businesses for the purpose of financing inventory and receivables. The company provides loans to individuals and small to mid-size businesses, both directly through its investment company subsidiaries and also through Medallion Bank, in three main markets: loans that finance taxicab medallions; loans that finance taxicab medallions; loans that finance consumer purchases of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers. Commercial loans finance either the purchase of the equipment and related assets necessary to open a new business or the purchase or improvement of an existing business. Through its Medallion Business Credit division, it originates, manages, and services asset-based loans to small businesses which require working capital credit facilities ranging from $500,000 to $6,500,000. Through its subsidiary Medallion Capital, it originates both senior and subordinated loans nationwide to businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and various service providers, about half of which are located in the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, with the rest scattered across the country.
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Industry: Credit Services
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Medallion Financial Corp. (TAXI) CFO Larry D Hall sells 4,500 Shares Dec 17 2010 
Medallion Financial Corp. (TAXI) COO Brian S Oleary sells 1,000 Shares Aug 24 2010 
Medallion Financial Corp. (TAXI) CFO Larry D Hall sells 4,000 Shares Sep 14 2009 
Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results Aug 10 2009 

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