Back. It's a question almost every investor is thinking about given the uncertainty in the markets. Are stocks overvalued at current levels or not.Well, who better than the so-called Dean evaluation to weigh in. Oswerin of NYU Stern School of Business joins us now. It's good to see you.What What would your answer be. Well, if you thought stocks were fairly valued at the start of the year, you got to think they're fairly valued still because you come through a trial by fire. And it's amazing to me that stock ...

Core Insights - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) shares have increased by 17.4% over the past year, slightly underperforming the Finance sector's growth of 18.2% and the industry growth of 17.5%, but outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite return of 9.5% [1] - The company has a market capitalization of $10.74 billion, with an average trading volume of 0.2 million shares over the last three months [4] Growth Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinsale Capital's 2025 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 10%, with revenues projected at $1.75 billion, reflecting a 10.2% improvement [5] - Earnings have grown by 44.3% over the past five years, surpassing the industry average of 20.8%, with a long-term earnings growth rate expected at 15%, compared to the industry average of 6.8% [6] Earnings Performance - Kinsale Capital has consistently surpassed earnings estimates in the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.07% [7] Financial Metrics - The return on equity (ROE) for Kinsale Capital stands at 26.37%, significantly higher than the industry average of 7.8%, indicating efficient use of shareholders' funds [10] - The return on invested capital (ROIC) is reported at 22.7%, compared to the industry's 5.9%, reflecting effective capital utilization [11] Analyst Sentiment - Mixed analyst sentiment is observed, with six out of eight analysts raising estimates for 2025, while six out of seven have lowered estimates for 2026 over the past 60 days [12] Valuation - Kinsale Capital shares are currently trading at a price-to-book value of 6.79X, which is higher than the industry average of 1.55X, indicating a premium valuation [13] Price Target - The average price target for Kinsale Capital, based on short-term estimates from eight analysts, is $474.63 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 2.9% from the last closing price [14] Market Positioning - Kinsale Capital is well-positioned in the excess and surplus (E&S) market, benefiting from high retention rates and improved underwriting results compared to the broader P&C industry [16] - The company targets small to medium-sized accounts, which allows for better pricing and reduced competition, with management estimating low double-digit rate increases across its business [17] Operational Efficiency - Kinsale Capital's proprietary technology platform enhances operational efficiency and expense ratios, contributing to improved margins and lower loss ratios [18] - The company has maintained a free cash flow conversion rate exceeding 85% in recent quarters, reflecting stable earnings [19] Dividend and Share Repurchase - Kinsale Capital has a strong dividend history, with a seven-year CAGR of 12.1% from 2017 to 2024, and has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million [21]

Core Insights - Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) reported a strong start to fiscal 2026, with gross profit rising 19.8% year over year to a record $489.1 million, resulting in a gross margin of 36.8%, an expansion of 278 basis points from the prior year [1][9] - The company achieved a core margin increase of 204 basis points, driven by lower markdowns in the Retail segment and reduced delivery costs [2] - Operating income surged 72% to $128.2 million, with the operating margin increasing 340 basis points to 9.6% of sales, supported by strong full-price selling and disciplined inventory management [3] Financial Performance - Management expects the second-quarter gross margin to improve by 50-100 basis points year over year, with confidence in achieving a 10% operating margin goal for fiscal 2026 [4] - URBN's shares have rallied 38.4% in the past three months, outperforming the broader Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500 index [6] - The stock is currently trading 10.3% below its 52-week high of $75.80, with technical indicators showing strong performance [9][10] Valuation and Estimates - URBN is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 0.99, below the industry average of 1.65, indicating potential for investors [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has been revised upward, with current fiscal year estimates at $4.96 per share, reflecting year-over-year growth of 22.2% [15] - Sales estimates for the current and next fiscal years are pegged at $6.02 billion and $6.42 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 8.5% and 6.6%, respectively [17]

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Group 1 - Costco has a strong business model as a club store, generating significant revenue from membership fees, which support operating profits and earnings [2][4][5] - Membership fees account for approximately $1.2 billion in revenue, nearly half of Costco's operating profit of about $2.5 billion in Q3 2025 [4] - The company boasts a high membership renewal rate of over 90%, indicating customer satisfaction and loyalty [6] Group 2 - Costco's sales grew by 8% in Q3, with same-store sales increasing by 5.7% and customer traffic up by 5.2% [8] - Customers are purchasing 0.4% more on each visit, showcasing the strength of Costco's business model amid economic uncertainty [8][10] - In contrast to other retailers like Target, which experienced sales declines, Costco continues to perform well [8] Group 3 - Despite its strong business performance, Costco's valuation is a concern, with price-to-sales and price-to-earnings ratios above their five-year averages [11] - The stock price is near all-time highs, making it a challenging investment for those focused on valuation [12] - Investors may prefer to wait for a potential price drawdown before purchasing, as historical data shows notable drops in the stock price [12][14]

Core Viewpoint - The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have significantly outperformed the S&P 500, but analysts are beginning to question the sustainability of this trend as earnings growth may slow down in the future [1][2][10]. Group Performance - The Magnificent Seven achieved an aggregate earnings growth of 27.7% in the first quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of 16.0% [4]. - Six out of the seven companies exceeded earnings expectations, with five growing faster than the average S&P 500 companies' growth of 9.4% [4]. Individual Company Performance - Amazon reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59, exceeding expectations of $1.36, marking a 62% year-over-year increase [5]. - Alphabet's EPS was $2.81 against an expected $2.01, reflecting a 49% year-over-year growth [5]. - Meta Platforms achieved an EPS of $6.43, surpassing the expected $5.22, with a 37% year-over-year increase [5]. - Nvidia's EPS was $0.81, above the expected $0.75, showing a 33% year-over-year growth [5]. - Microsoft reported an EPS of $3.46, exceeding expectations of $3.22, with an 18% year-over-year increase [5]. - Apple had an EPS of $1.65, slightly above the expected $1.62, with an 8% year-over-year growth [5]. - Tesla's performance was notably weaker, with an EPS of $0.27, below the expected $0.41, reflecting a 40% year-over-year decline [5][6]. Sector Insights - Amazon and Alphabet demonstrated strong earnings growth driven by their cloud-computing segments, with Amazon Web Services growing sales by 17% and Google Cloud by 28% [7]. - Nvidia faced challenges due to restrictions on GPU sales to China but still reported strong earnings growth, which would have been 57% without certain write-offs [8]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that while the Magnificent Seven will continue to outperform the broader market through 2025, challenges may arise in 2026 as growth rates could converge with the rest of the S&P 500 [10]. - The forecast for first-quarter 2026 indicates a 10.2% earnings growth for the Magnificent Seven, compared to 10.3% for the remaining S&P 500 companies [10]. Investment Strategy - Investors may need to be more selective among the Magnificent Seven, as valuation becomes increasingly important with slowing earnings growth [12]. - There may be more growth opportunities among smaller S&P 500 companies that are trading at fair value despite strong growth prospects [13]. - An alternative investment strategy could involve purchasing an equal-weight S&P 500 index fund to capture upside from smaller companies [14]. - As market dynamics shift, smaller companies may outperform the Magnificent Seven, which are starting to appear expensive relative to future earnings growth [15].

Group 1 - Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) reported Q1 results with a dividend yield of 11.5% and a 16% discount to NAV [1] - The net investment income price yield for CGBD is 11.8%, which aligns with market expectations [1]

>> On an adjusted EBITDA basis, we've improved by 40 points just in the last two years, so that trajectory is actually moving up pretty rapidly. And at the same time, we continue to open up many new active members. Quarter after quarter.We had an outstanding Q1. We grew our active member base by 23% year over year. So we're seeing growth in active members. We're seeing growth in revenue.>> And that was chime CEO Chris Britt on CNBC earlier. As the fintech company makes its debut on the Nasdaq this afternoon ...

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Group 1 - Dollar General and Dollar Tree are experiencing significant recoveries in 2025, with Dollar General up 49.5% and Dollar Tree up 25.2% year to date, compared to a 2.1% gain in the S&P 500 [1][2] - Both companies had low expectations going into 2025 due to struggles with inflationary pressures and price increases [4][6] - Dollar Tree's decision to raise its base price to $1.25 in 2021 affected demand, and it is selling Family Dollar for about $1 billion, a significant loss compared to its $9 billion purchase price in 2015 [5][6] Group 2 - Dollar General's sales are increasing, but its margins are near a 10-year low due to pricing pressure, while Dollar Tree's revenue is down significantly due to store closures and demand pressures [7][9] - Despite mediocre results, the low expectations set the stage for a rebound in both stocks [10] - Walmart and Costco, while having thin margins, have successfully delivered value to customers, maintaining steady sales and decent margins [11][12] Group 3 - Walmart and Costco have higher valuations, with forward P/E ratios exceeding 20, while Dollar General and Dollar Tree have lower valuations under 20 [15][19] - Quality is more important than current valuation, as companies that consistently improve earnings can grow into their valuations [17] - Dollar General offers a dividend yield of 2.1%, while Dollar Tree has never paid a dividend, contrasting with Walmart's 0.9% and Costco's 0.5% yields [18] Group 4 - A 50/50 split of Dollar General and Dollar Tree is suggested over Walmart and Costco due to their lower valuations and slower growth rates of the latter [19][20] - Investing in high-quality companies is not advisable if their valuations are excessively high, especially when faster-growing alternatives are available at reasonable multiples [20]