TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Buys 2, Sells 3 in 4th Quarter

TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. recently filed their 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-12-31.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 40 stocks valued at a total of $791.00Mil. The top holdings were

According to GuruFocus data, these were TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.’s top five trades of the quarter.

Aptiv PLC


The guru sold out of their 353,473-share investment in NYSE:APTV. Previously, the stock had a 3.6% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $95.93000000000001 during the quarter.

On 02/01/2023, Aptiv PLC traded for a price of $113.09 per share and a market cap of $30.64Bil. The stock has returned -17.20% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Aptiv PLC has a price-earnings ratio of 98.34, a price-book ratio of 3.74, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 19.67, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 18.95 and a price-sales ratio of 1.74.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.93, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.

Progressive Corp


The guru established a new position worth 238,734 shares in NYSE:PGR, giving the stock a 3.55% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $120.41 during the quarter.

On 02/01/2023, Progressive Corp traded for a price of $136.35 per share and a market cap of $79.75Bil. The stock has returned 25.85% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Progressive Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 116.54, a price-book ratio of 5.02, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 4.18, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 60.82 and a price-sales ratio of 1.61.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.21, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.

Sherwin-Williams Co


During the quarter, TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. bought 88,362 shares of NYSE:SHW for a total holding of 142,409. The trade had a 2.31% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $236.9.

On 02/01/2023, Sherwin-Williams Co traded for a price of $236.59 per share and a market cap of $61.31Bil. The stock has returned -16.59% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Sherwin-Williams Co has a price-earnings ratio of 30.65, a price-book ratio of 19.77, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.30, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 20.76 and a price-sales ratio of 2.79.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.80, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.

Lithia Motors Inc


The guru sold out of their 71,912-share investment in NYSE:LAD. Previously, the stock had a 2.26% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $261.28 during the quarter.

On 02/01/2023, Lithia Motors Inc traded for a price of $263.2 per share and a market cap of $7.20Bil. The stock has returned -9.35% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Lithia Motors Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 5.90, a price-book ratio of 1.45, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.20, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 6.50 and a price-sales ratio of 0.28.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.62, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.

Block Inc


TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. reduced their investment in NYSE:SQ by 305,807 shares. The trade had a 2.14% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $70.8.

On 02/01/2023, Block Inc traded for a price of $81.72 per share and a market cap of $48.87Bil. The stock has returned -33.18% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 4 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Block Inc has a price-book ratio of 2.95, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -233.08 and a price-sales ratio of 2.61.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.44, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.


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