Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
NFI Group Inc., a prominent manufacturer and seller of buses, operates globally across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, the company was established in 1930, adopting its current name in May 2018, having previously been known as New Flyer Industries Inc. Its business is structured into two main segments: Manufacturing Operations and Aftermarket Operations. NFI boasts a diverse portfolio of vehicles, including heavy-duty transit buses sold under the New Flyer brand, single and double-deck buses from Alexander Dennis Limited, and motor coaches by Plaxton and MCI. They also produce low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses through the ARBOC brand, alongside articulated buses. A significant focus for the company is on zero-emission solutions, offering battery-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell, and electric trolley buses. Complementing its vehicle production, NFI provides extensive post-sale services, which include distributing aftermarket parts via NFI Parts, offering field support, supplying technical documentation, conducting training, and managing special projects.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA, ov
Target Price
The average target price of NFI.TO is 30.2 and suggests 17.6% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in