Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC Buys 2, Sells 3 in 4th Quarter

Clarkston Capital Partners, 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.

91 WEST LONG LAKE ROAD BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304

As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 174 stocks valued at a total of $5.30Bil. The top holdings were CLVT(7.63%), AMG(6.69%), and TAP(6.55%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.

Change Healthcare Inc


The guru sold out of their 18,379,976-share investment in NAS:CHNG. Previously, the stock had a 9.93% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $27.49 during the quarter.

On 02/15/2023, Change Healthcare Inc traded for a price of $27.49 per share and a market cap of $9.03Bil. The stock has returned 30.16% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 3 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Change Healthcare Inc has a price-book ratio of 2.73, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 16.98 and a price-sales ratio of 2.55.

Nielsen Holdings PLC


The guru sold out of their 7,041,183-share investment in NYSE:NLSN. Previously, the stock had a 3.84% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $27.94 during the quarter.

On 02/15/2023, Nielsen Holdings PLC traded for a price of $27.98 per share and a market cap of $10.07Bil. The stock has returned 43.76% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Nielsen Holdings PLC has a price-earnings ratio of 19.03, a price-book ratio of 2.90, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 14.85, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 11.37 and a price-sales ratio of 2.86.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.25, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 1.

Clarivate PLC


During the quarter, Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC bought 14,684,114 shares of NYSE:CLVT for a total holding of 48,465,749. The trade had a 2.31% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $9.390000000000001.

On 02/15/2023, Clarivate PLC traded for a price of $10.86 per share and a market cap of $7.32Bil. The stock has returned -34.02% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 2 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Clarivate PLC has a price-book ratio of 1.56, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -4.10 and a price-sales ratio of 2.90.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.38, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.

GFL Environmental Inc


The guru established a new position worth 3,324,896 shares in NYSE:GFL, giving the stock a 1.83% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $27.14 during the quarter.

On 02/15/2023, GFL Environmental Inc traded for a price of $31.46 per share and a market cap of $10.80Bil. The stock has returned 4.78% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 3 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 2 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, GFL Environmental Inc has a price-book ratio of 2.28, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 13.29 and a price-sales ratio of 2.20.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.03, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc


Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC reduced their investment in NAS:LPLA by 389,247 shares. The trade had a 1.67% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $233.77.

On 02/15/2023, LPL Financial Holdings Inc traded for a price of $245.02 per share and a market cap of $19.42Bil. The stock has returned 34.01% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, LPL Financial Holdings Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 23.51, a price-book ratio of 9.00, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.38 and a price-sales ratio of 6.52.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.82, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.


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.

When GuruFocus covers insider information, we only track open market or the private purchase and sale of common stock with the transaction code of P or S. Therefore, all the transactions mentioned in this article are only the ones with transaction code of P or S.

Want to provide feedback on this article? Have questions or concerns? Get in touch with us here, or email us at [email protected]!

This article is general in nature and does not represent the opinions of GuruFocus or any of its affiliates. This article is not intended to be financial advice, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. It was written without regard to your individual situation or financial goals. We aim to bring you fundamental, data-driven analysis, The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way.