PROSPECTOR 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.
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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 102 stocks valued at a total of $726.00Mil. The top holdings were BRK.B(6.18%), GL(3.44%), and AJG(2.89%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were PROSPECTOR PARTNERS LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.
Markel Corp
The guru established a new position worth 5,773 shares in NYSE:MKL, giving the stock a 0.9399999999999999% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $1220.12 during the quarter.
On 02/20/2023, Markel Corp traded for a price of $1326.57 per share and a market cap of $17.81Bil. The stock has returned 6.09% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Markel Corp has a price-book ratio of 1.36, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 84.02 and a price-sales ratio of 1.52.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.96, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 6.
Expedia Group Inc
During the quarter, PROSPECTOR PARTNERS LLC bought 43,225 shares of NAS:EXPE for a total holding of 76,275. The trade had a 0.61% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $102.07.
On 02/20/2023, Expedia Group Inc traded for a price of $108.96 per share and a market cap of $16.71Bil. The stock has returned -47.94% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 6 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Expedia Group Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 50.92, a price-book ratio of 7.32, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 11.90 and a price-sales ratio of 1.48.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.65, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.
Johnson & Johnson
PROSPECTOR PARTNERS LLC reduced their investment in NYSE:JNJ by 23,426 shares. The trade had a 0.61% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $169.22.
On 02/20/2023, Johnson & Johnson traded for a price of $160.39 per share and a market cap of $417.70Bil. The stock has returned -0.13% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Johnson & Johnson has a price-earnings ratio of 23.80, a price-book ratio of 5.63, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 6.10, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 15.36 and a price-sales ratio of 4.50.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.90, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.
abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF
PROSPECTOR PARTNERS LLC reduced their investment in ARCA:PPLT by 47,515 shares. The trade had a 0.58% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $82.29000000000001.
On 02/20/2023, abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF traded for a price of $85.12 per share and a market cap of $936.32Mil. The stock has returned -16.19% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Alphabet Inc
The guru established a new position worth 39,900 shares in NAS:GOOG, giving the stock a 0.58% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $111.66 during the quarter.
On 02/20/2023, Alphabet Inc traded for a price of $94.59 per share and a market cap of $1,209.77Bil. The stock has returned -28.51% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 9 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Alphabet Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 20.73, a price-book ratio of 4.77, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.82, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 12.85 and a price-sales ratio of 4.39.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.65, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 8.
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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