Navios Maritime Partners: Bargain Valuation While Unlocking Value Through Buybacks, $75 Fair Value

Melissa Tucker
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Summary

  • Navios Maritime Partners is significantly undervalued, trading below 0.25 times NAV, with my fair value estimated at $75 per share.
  • The company has a strong financial position, generating more net income in the last three years than its current market cap.
  • Management's strategic buybacks are highly accretive, aiming to close the valuation gap while maintaining a focus on deleveraging and capital allocation.

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Investment thesis

Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) is trading below 0.25 times NAV, with the company repurchasing shares. Moreover, over the last three years, the company has generated more net income than its current market capitalization. This is why I

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With a professional background spanning multiple industries, from logistics, construction to retail, I bring a diverse perspective to investing. Originally from Central America, I pursued my graduate studies there before studying a master’s degree in Spain, where I now reside. My international education and career experiences have provided me with a global outlook and the ability to analyze market dynamics from different cultural and economic perspectives. I have been actively investing for over a decade, honing a strategy that focuses on cyclical industries while maintaining a diversified portfolio that includes bonds, commodities, and forex. My interest in cyclical sectors stems from their potential for significant returns during periods of economic recovery and growth. However, I also recognize the importance of balancing risk, which is why I incorporate fixed-income investments (long or short).

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