Why Westport Is Poised to Bounce Back
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, alternative fuel technologist Westport Innovations has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Westport and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Westportfacts
Headquarters (founded) | Vancouver, Canada (1995) |
Market Cap | $1.6 billion |
Industry | Construction and farm machinery and heavy trucks |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $155.6 million |
Management | Founder/CEO David Demers CFO William Larkin |
Trailing-12-Month Return on Equity | (40.4%) |
Cash/Debt | $215.9 million / $80.7 million |
Competitors | Cardone Industries Jasper Engine Exchange New Flyer Industries |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 98%of the 1,874 members who have rated Westport believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just last week, one of those Fools, kwstyle, succinctly summed up the Westport bull case for our community: "Natural gas engines will drive the future. With a growing infrastructure for commercial long haul trucks to refill and more government fleets going NG, that will push this stock higher in the long run."
As the most advanced designer of engines powered by natural gas, Westport Innovations is a small company with a big goal: to lead the world in transitioning away from traditional oil-based fossil fuels in favor of abundant, cheap, and clean natural gas. The company has a price tag large enough to match its ambition, and will need to grow revenue quickly in order to justify sky-high expectations. To help you determine whether Westport Innovations is right for your portfolio, The Motley Fool has just released a brand-new premium report breaking down the company's opportunities, competitive advantages, and risks. To get started, simply click here now for instant access.
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