SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC 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 34 stocks valued at a total of $367.00Mil. The top holdings were BRK.B(19.26%), BRK.A(13.66%), and OLN(9.24%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.
Alleghany Corp
The guru sold out of their 11,065-share investment in NYSE:Y. Previously, the stock had a 2.81% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $843.86 during the quarter.
On 02/18/2023, Alleghany Corp traded for a price of $847.79 per share and a market cap of $11.41Bil. The stock has returned 27.62% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Alleghany Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 33.43, a price-book ratio of 1.44, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.49, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 13.62 and a price-sales ratio of 0.99.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.96, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.
The Walt Disney Co
During the quarter, SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC bought 45,743 shares of NYSE:DIS for a total holding of 113,110. The trade had a 1.08% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $95.65000000000001.
On 02/18/2023, The Walt Disney Co traded for a price of $105.22 per share and a market cap of $192.22Bil. The stock has returned -31.21% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, The Walt Disney Co has a price-earnings ratio of 57.81, a price-book ratio of 1.95, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 19.08 and a price-sales ratio of 2.29.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.68, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
During the quarter, SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC bought 5 shares of NYSE:BRK.A for a total holding of 107. The trade had a 0.64% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $448762.
On 02/18/2023, Berkshire Hathaway Inc traded for a price of $467372.74 per share and a market cap of $680.25Bil. The stock has returned -0.70% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc has a price-book ratio of 1.50, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 68.67 and a price-sales ratio of 2.69.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.13, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.
Exxon Mobil Corp
SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC reduced their investment in NYSE:XOM by 20,108 shares. The trade had a 0.53% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $107.14.
On 02/18/2023, Exxon Mobil Corp traded for a price of $111.28 per share and a market cap of $454.24Bil. The stock has returned 46.82% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 8 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Exxon Mobil Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 8.39, a price-book ratio of 2.33, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.66, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 4.72 and a price-sales ratio of 1.20.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.99, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.
Paramount Global
SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC reduced their investment in NAS:PARA by 78,237 shares. The trade had a 0.45% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $18.4.
On 02/18/2023, Paramount Global traded for a price of $23.69 per share and a market cap of $15.55Bil. The stock has returned -16.01% 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, Paramount Global has a price-earnings ratio of 5.02, a price-book ratio of 0.68, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.13, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 5.80 and a price-sales ratio of 0.52.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.71, 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.
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