Recap from March's Picks
The successes of these model portfolios highlight the value of our machine learning and AI Robo-Analyst technology[1], which helps clients fulfill the fiduciary duty of care and make smarter investments[2].
16 new stocks make our Most Attractive list this month and 17 new stocks fall onto the Most Dangerous list this month. April's Most Attractive and Most Dangerous stocks were made available to members on April 4, 2018.
Our Most Attractive stocks have high and rising returns on invested capital (ROIC) and low price to economic book value ratios. Most Dangerous stocks have misleading earnings and long growth appreciation periods implied by their market valuations.
Most Attractive Stocks Feature for April: Winmark Corp (WINA: $130/share)
Winmark Corp (WINA), a specialty consignment retailer, is the featured stock from April's Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio. WINA was also a featured Long Idea in October 2017 and is currently in our Focus List – Long Model Portfolio.
Over the past decade, WINA has grown revenue 8% compounded annually while after-tax profit (NOPAT) has grown 21% compounded annually. Increased profit growth can be attributed to WINA's NOPAT margin rising from 11% in 2007 to 35% in 2017. The company has also improved its ROIC from 8% in 2007 to 42% in 2017.
