Patrick Paddon, CEO and 10% Owner of California First Leasing Corp (CFNB, Financial), has recently increased his stake in the company. According to a SEC Filing dated February 28, 2024, the insider purchased 24,991 shares of the company's stock.
California First Leasing Corp, operating under the ticker CFNB, is a company that specializes in providing leasing and financing services. The firm focuses on commercial equipment leasing for a wide range of industries, offering tailored solutions to meet the financial needs of its clients.
Insider transactions are closely monitored as they can provide insights into a company's financial health and management's perspective on the stock's value. In the case of CFNB, the insider's recent transaction represents a significant vote of confidence in the company's prospects.
Over the past year, Patrick Paddon's trading activity has been characterized by the acquisition of 24,991 shares and no recorded sales. This pattern of insider buying may suggest a positive outlook on the company's future performance.
The insider transaction history for California First Leasing Corp shows a balanced number of insider buys and sells over the past year, with 1 insider buy and 1 insider sell recorded.
On the valuation front, shares of California First Leasing Corp were trading at $17.85 on the day of the insider's purchase, giving the company a market cap of $166.173 million. The price-earnings ratio of 10.56 is below both the industry median of 14.13 and the company's historical median, indicating a potentially undervalued stock relative to its peers and its own trading history.
However, when considering the GuruFocus Value, which stands at $10.19, California First Leasing Corp appears to be Significantly Overvalued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.75. The GF Value is a proprietary intrinsic value estimate from GuruFocus, factoring in historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor, and future business performance estimates.
The GF Value serves as a benchmark for investors, suggesting that the current share price exceeds the estimated fair value by a considerable margin.
Investors and analysts often look to insider buying trends as an indicator of a stock's potential direction. The recent purchase by CEO and 10% Owner Patrick Paddon may lead market observers to scrutinize California First Leasing Corp's financial statements and future prospects more closely.
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