George Soros 2022 Portfolio: 5 Value Stock Picks

In this article, we discuss George Soros’ 2022 portfolio: 5 value stock picks. If you want to read our detailed analysis of Soros’ history, investment philosophy, and hedge fund performance, go directly to George Soros 2022 Portfolio: 10 Value Stock Picks.

5. Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP)

Soros Fund Management’s Stake Value: $11,867,000

Percentage of Soros Fund Management’s 13F Portfolio: 0.18%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of December 31: 26

PE Ratio (TTM): 13.33

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) is a Dallas, Texas-based building materials producer that has seen strong demand for its product post-pandemic recovery. Despite a challenging year due to the rise in inflation and interest rates,  the low-cost cement producer saw its revenue increase by 13% YoY to $1.45 billion during the three quarters of the fiscal year 2022 and anticipates reaching the annual guidance of $1.8 billion.

On May 19, Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) stated that the company remains committed to enhancing shareholder value and returning excess cash through a share repurchase program. Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) has invested around $956 million in dividends and share repurchases and $700 million in acquisitions during the last three fiscal years. Eagle Materials Inc.’s (NYSE:EXP) management has authorized a repurchase of another 7.5 million common stock shares.

Investment management firm L1 Capital shared its stance on Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) in its Q4 2021. Here’s what the firm said:

“Adjustments to the portfolio were relatively modest and centred on some of the smaller positions. Within the Top 10 holdings, there were two additions and two exits, although both companies that exited the Top 10 remain meaningful positions. Eagle Materials returned to the Top 10 due to relative outperformance, with the share price increasing 27% (in USD). Eagle Materials is one of the portfolio’s businesses exposed to the U.S. new residential, repair and renovation and infrastructure sectors, all of which have a robust outlook.”