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Quick Value #231 - Canadian Microcap

Cheap facilities management business at 5x EBITDA / <8x FCF

Aug 19, 2024
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Today’s ideas:

  • Canadian microcap in facilities management industry

  • Shares are trading at 5x EBITDA and 6x FCF with low leverage (1x)

  • Balanced capital allocation with M&A and shareholder returns (5.6% yield)

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