November 27, 20170Comments

Closing Long Idea Pick: Orbotech (ORBK)

Due to the increase in its valuation, ORBK has been downgraded from Attractive to Neutral, and we are no longer recommending investors buy the stock.

by Sam McBride

November 17, 20170Comments

Hasbro Mattel Merger Could Produce Big Profits

A Hasbro/Mattel merger could create significant profit growth opportunities through cross-licensing, increased bargaining power, and cost control.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

November 15, 20170Comments

Hidden, Classic Value in A Rich Market

This firm has a long history of profit growth, over four decades of dividend growth, and an executive compensation plan that properly incentivizes executives to create shareholder value. Add in a cheap valuation, and it’s clear why this firm is this week’s Long Idea.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

November 14, 20170Comments

Things Are Looking up for Disney

In our long thesis on Disney in January, we wrote that there were four key catalysts that could help the stock overcome ESPN fears and break out of its rut. After a down year, Disney looks poised to deliver significant returns for shareholders.

by Sam McBride

November 8, 20170Comments

Betting on the Future of Wealth Management

This wealth management business delivers consistent profitability and has invested in technology to fuel significant growth.

by Sam McBride

November 1, 20170Comments

Transitioning Business Model Coupled with a Competitive Advantage

While transitioning from a commodity based business to a consumer facing and branded product business, this firm has consistently grown profits, improved margins, and properly incentivized executives to create shareholder value.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 31, 20170Comments

Position Update: Lear Corp (LEA)

Despite the downgrade, we are maintaining our Long recommendation largely because LEA remains significantly undervalued and the business’ fundamentals remain strong.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 26, 20170Comments

High ROIC Business Model with an Undervalued Stock

With strong fundamentals and an undervalued stock price, this firm not only finds itself in October’s Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio, but is also this week’s Long Idea.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 18, 20170Comments

A Value Stock in the High Flying Tech Sector

Unlike many unprofitable tech firms whose stocks have outperformed, the stock of this high-ROIC tech firm has lagged significantly over the past year. A strong competitive position and recent roll-out of new products make the profit growth expectations embedded in this stock look too low.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 12, 20170Comments

Position Update: Carter’s, Inc. (CRI)

CRI was downgraded to Neutral by our rating system on 9/28/17. Despite the downgraded risk/reward rating, we are maintaining our Long recommendation due to solid fundamentals and the stock’s low valuation.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 11, 20170Comments

A High-Quality ETF in the Neutral Rated Industrials Sector

This ETF has ranked in the top 5 of Industrials sector ETFs for six consecutive quarters. It is poised to remain near the top of the rankings based on its superior holdings and low total annual costs.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 11, 20171Comments

Position Close Update: Tenneco, Inc. (TEN)

Following a downgrade in its risk/reward rating, and a subsequent accounting-related rating suspension, we are closing out our long recommendation on Tenneco, Inc. (TEN) with a modest gain.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 10, 20170Comments

See Us on CNBC Discussing Wal-Mart

New Constructs CEO, David Trainer, joins CNBC’s Closing Bell to discuss Wal-Mart’s business, the competitive landscape, and its current valuation.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 4, 20170Comments

A Standout ETF in the Recently Upgraded Financials Sector

This focused sub-sector ETF stands out as a potential alpha-generating opportunity within Financials sector funds. It ranks fifth among 59 Financials sector ETFs and mutual funds, which include 31 Attractive-or-better rated funds.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 27, 20171Comments

Dividend Growth Stock with Strong Corporate Governance Trading at a Discount

Not often do investors get an opportunity to invest in a global leader at an attractive valuation, yet the expectations baked into this firm’s stock price seem overly pessimistic and create significant upside potential.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 22, 20170Comments

Long Idea Update: Spirit AeroSystems (SPR)

Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) was selected as a Long Idea on 6/26/17. SPR is up 40% since publication, but still earns an Attractive risk/reward rating based on earnings quality and low market-implied expectations for future profits.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 22, 20170Comments

Position Update: Lear Corp (LEA)

Lear Corp was selected as a Long Idea on 7/22/16. The stock still earns a Very Attractive rating and is up 49% since the original report was published. Despite the price increase, LEA remains undervalued.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 21, 20170Comments

Excellent Corporate Governance Driving ROIC Higher

This firm aligns executives’ and shareholders’ interests by tying compensation to economic earnings and has increased its return on invested capital (ROIC) for five straight years. We expect management’s strategic focus on “maximizing economic profit” to continue creating value for shareholders.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 14, 20170Comments

Alpha-generating Forensic Accounting Examples

New Constructs’ proprietary forensic accounting research empowers investors to identify alpha-generating investment ideas more efficiently than traditional manual approaches. This report highlights investment ideas based on insights our research technology automatically provides on a firm’s true return on invested capital (ROIC) and economic earnings.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 11, 20170Comments

This Diamond Still Shines in the Rough Retail Sector

This firm has proven its ability to succeed in a market where many competitors are fighting for survival. The firm’s efficient distribution of off-price luxury brands to value conscious consumers has proven to be a resilient strategy during the current period of retail disruption.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

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