Ervin Investment Management, LLC recently filed their 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-12-31.
The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.
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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 39 stocks valued at a total of $113.00Mil. The top holdings were BRK.B(27.25%), MSFT(9.95%), and AAPL(9.05%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were Ervin Investment Management, LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.
Brookfield Corp
The guru established a new position worth 38,716 shares in FRA:K7X, giving the stock a 0.98% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of €33.02 during the quarter.
On 02/07/2023, Brookfield Corp traded for a price of €34.01 per share and a market cap of €59.20Bil. The stock has returned -9.90% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 2 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Brookfield Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 18.47, a price-book ratio of 1.42, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.91, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 9.46 and a price-sales ratio of 0.68.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.81, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.
Vanguard Total International Stock
The guru established a new position worth 14,969 shares in NAS:VXUS, giving the stock a 0.6899999999999999% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $49.53 during the quarter.
On 02/07/2023, Vanguard Total International Stock traded for a price of $55.73 per share and a market cap of $54.82Bil. The stock has returned -7.24% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Total International Stock has a price-earnings ratio of 11.79 and a price-book ratio of 1.48.
Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF
During the quarter, Ervin Investment Management, LLC bought 3,704 shares of ARCA:VBR for a total holding of 19,505. The trade had a 0.52% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $158.21.
On 02/07/2023, Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF traded for a price of $175.61 per share and a market cap of $26.69Bil. The stock has returned 4.94% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 10.18 and a price-book ratio of 1.71.
Alleghany Corp
The guru sold out of their 561-share investment in NYSE:Y. Previously, the stock had a 0.45% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $843.86 during the quarter.
On 02/07/2023, Alleghany Corp traded for a price of $847.79 per share and a market cap of $11.41Bil. The stock has returned 27.62% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Alleghany Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 33.43, a price-book ratio of 1.44, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.49, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 13.62 and a price-sales ratio of 0.99.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.96, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Ervin Investment Management, LLC reduced their investment in NYSE:BRK.B by 1,600 shares. The trade had a 0.41% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $296.98.
On 02/07/2023, Berkshire Hathaway Inc traded for a price of $312.97 per share and a market cap of $695.78Bil. The stock has returned -0.96% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc has a price-book ratio of 1.53, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 68.69 and a price-sales ratio of 2.78.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.16, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.
Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.
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