Top 5 4th Quarter Trades of 12 West Capital Management LP

12 West Capital Management LP 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.

90 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10016

As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 21 stocks valued at a total of $989.00Mil. The top holdings were PCOR(16.67%), GDS(14.05%), and RGEN(11.42%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were 12 West Capital Management LP’s top five trades of the quarter.

Sea Ltd


The guru sold out of their 1,077,900-share investment in NYSE:SE. Previously, the stock had a 5.33% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $53.89 during the quarter.

On 02/17/2023, Sea Ltd traded for a price of $64.48999999999999 per share and a market cap of $36.23Bil. The stock has returned -53.47% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 3 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Sea Ltd has a price-book ratio of 7.40, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -16.86 and a price-sales ratio of 2.99.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.18, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 2.

Valvoline Inc


The guru established a new position worth 890,000 shares in NYSE:VVV, giving the stock a 2.94% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $30.25 during the quarter.

On 02/17/2023, Valvoline Inc traded for a price of $34.64 per share and a market cap of $5.96Bil. The stock has returned 6.52% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Valvoline Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 14.80, a price-book ratio of 20.74, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 43.84 and a price-sales ratio of 8.94.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.25, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.

Lithia Motors Inc


The guru established a new position worth 130,000 shares in NYSE:LAD, giving the stock a 2.69% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $213.69 during the quarter.

On 02/17/2023, Lithia Motors Inc traded for a price of $265.825 per share and a market cap of $7.27Bil. The stock has returned -16.97% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 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 6.03, a price-book ratio of 1.47, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.20, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 6.84 and a price-sales ratio of 0.28.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.61, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.

Smartsheet Inc


12 West Capital Management LP reduced their investment in NYSE:SMAR by 750,000 shares. The trade had a 2.27% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $34.08.

On 02/17/2023, Smartsheet Inc traded for a price of $43.295 per share and a market cap of $5.69Bil. The stock has returned -25.08% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 2 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Smartsheet Inc has a price-book ratio of 11.99, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -26.61 and a price-sales ratio of 7.55.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.40, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.

Repligen Corp


12 West Capital Management LP reduced their investment in NAS:RGEN by 127,812 shares. The trade had a 2.11% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $181.39.

On 02/17/2023, Repligen Corp traded for a price of $188.79 per share and a market cap of $10.48Bil. The stock has returned 3.49% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, Repligen Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 65.10, a price-book ratio of 5.71, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.55, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 42.53 and a price-sales ratio of 13.58.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.59, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.


Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.

When GuruFocus covers insider information, we only track open market or the private purchase and sale of common stock with the transaction code of P or S. Therefore, all the transactions mentioned in this article are only the ones with transaction code of P or S.

Want to provide feedback on this article? Have questions or concerns? Get in touch with us here, or email us at [email protected]!

This article is general in nature and does not represent the opinions of GuruFocus or any of its affiliates. This article is not intended to be financial advice, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. It was written without regard to your individual situation or financial goals. We aim to bring you fundamental, data-driven analysis, The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way.