Stella-Jones: Prudent Buy After Temporary Growth Slowdown

Nov. 14, 2024 5:40 PM ETStella-Jones Inc. (SJ:CA) Stock, STLJF Stock
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Summary

  • Stella-Jones' shares are a buy after a 27% drop from recent all-time highs due to disappointing Q3 results and lowered 2025 guidance.
  • Despite weaker guidance, long-term fundamentals remain solid, with shares trading at just 12 times 2025 earnings.
  • The company is pursuing a sizable acquisition to drive growth, leveraging its 2.5x debt to EBITDA ratio.
  • Lumber business could see upside in 2025 as interest rates drop, boosting renovation activity and lumber prices.
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Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ:CA) has been a solid performer with a very stable stock over the past 2 years. The company provides utility poles, railroad ties and lumber for residential customers as a stable and slow growth business. I wrote about the company initially

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