I would like to build up my position further, but the share has been in a downtrend for a really long time now. What are your opinions because $CSU (+0,85 %) is actually a really strong compounder

Constel Software
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30Leadership, Capital, and Growth: Jeff Bender’s Vision at Harris 2025
Harris Chairman on $CSU (+0,85 %) capital deployment
"We obviously spend a lot of our time thinking about capital deployments and adding new businesses into our own.
But I think making sure that we have leaders who wake up every single morning,
focused on doing what they can to drive our existing businesses forward is really important and something that we can never sort of lose track of."
-Jeff Bender, current Harris Chairman, 2025 AGM
Growth and quality stocks wanted
I am currently restructuring my portfolio and would like to keep the ACWI as the core and have a mix of growth and quality individual stocks with a long investment horizon as satellites. I have currently selected the following stocks:
However, this selection is very tech and USA focused. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives? For example, I have $LIN (-0,02 %) , $SAP (-0,52 %) , $SIE (-0,48 %) and $CAT (+0,25 %) or $DE (+0,3 %) on the watchlist. What do you think?
Is Constellation Software now also falling victim to SaaS AI fears?
Despite strong quarterly figures and stable margins, the Constellation Software share has fallen $CSU (+0,85 %) have fallen below important technical support levels.
Are these just general market movements - or are they now also affecting $CSU (+0,85 %) concerns that AI could put classic B2B SaaS models under pressure similar to $ADBE (+0,29 %) od. $CRM (+0,27 %) ?
Are interesting buying opportunities opening up here?
What do you think?
Constellation Software Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 and Announces Quarterly Dividend
My dears,
I'm betting on Söder 🙈.
I remain invested in the compounder.
Constellation today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and declared a dividend of $1.00 per share.
Constellation Software ( OTCPK:CNSWF ) press release: Q2 GAAP EPS of $2.66.
Revenue of $2.84 billion (+15.0% Y/Y) (5% organic growth, 4% after adjusting for foreign exchange).
Cash flow from operations ("CFO") amounted to USD 433 million, an increase of 63% or USD 168 million compared to USD 265 million in the same period of 2024
Free cash flow available to shareholders ("FCFA2S") increased by USD 37 million to USD 220 million compared to USD 182 million in the same period in 2024
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4482999-constellation-software-gaap-eps-of-266-revenue-of-284b

GROWTH TECH: Sales growth & forward P/S ratio
The price/sales ratio (P/S) relative to sales growth is a one-dimensional view, but nevertheless provides a good initial overview:
Table = sorted in descending order by market capitalization
Which companies do you see as having the greatest potential in the next 5 years?

Writeup regarding the Constellation Software Q1 ER and AGM
Ich hatte eigentlich vor das ganze auf wikifolio, als ersten Kommentar zu meinem wikifolio https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000natxc
zu teilen, jedoch geht das warum auch immer nicht. Weil ich diese auf Englisch schreiben will, ist der geschriebene Beitrag auch auf Englisch. Ich hoffe er gefällt euch trotzdem.
Constellation Software $CSU (+0,85 %) , a leading player in the vertical market software (VMS) and IT services space, has been a focal point for investors due to its impressive track record and evolving strategy. This post delves into the company’s recent performance, strategic shifts, valuation concerns, and the bear thesis surrounding its declining return on invested capital (ROIC).
Recent Quarterly Performance
In its latest quarter, Constellation Software delivered somewhat mixed results, with several key highlights:
- Revenue Growth: Total revenue grew by 13% year-over-year. However, organic growth was notably weak at just 0.3%, the lowest in recent memory. Excluding the contributions of Topicus and Lumine, core Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) growth was a more respectable 12%.
- Net Income: Increased by 10%, reflecting solid profitability despite the organic growth slowdown.
- Acquisitions: The company deployed $133 million across acquisitions, a relatively light figure for Constellation, with $39 million deferred. Management signaled a significant ramp-up in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity planned for Q2.
- Cash Flow Strength: Cash flow from operations (CFO) rose by 12%, and cash flow available to shareholders (FCFA2S) increased by 14% to $510 million, underscoring the company’s ability to generate substantial cash.
- Alterra Performance: The Alterra segment underperformed, with a 13% decline in growth and a 5% drop in 2024. Despite this, Alterra maintains a decent cash internal rate of return (IRR), having returned $266 million in free cash flow (FCF) on a $892 million investment.
The earnings call provided deeper insights, revealing management’s conservative approach to acquisitions and a focus on maintaining high hurdle rates for new investments. The light acquisition activity this quarter may reflect a deliberate pause, possibly due to valuation concerns or a strategic shift, which we’ll explore further.
Strategic Shifts and Style Drift
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, management highlighted a gradual decline in the quality of net new additions over the past decade, evidenced by a slow but steady drop in ROIC. Historically, Constellation’s success was driven by acquiring VMS businesses in niche geographies, capitalizing on their pricing power, sticky customer bases, and high switching costs. However, the VMS niche appears to be nearing saturation, prompting a potential style drift in the company’s strategy.
Geographic and Sector Expansion
- Geographic Moves: While Constellation’s Topicus Software Solutions (TSS) continues to target Europe, recent Q3 and Q4 moves indicate an increasing focus on Asia, with further expansion likely.
- Sector Diversification: The company is exploring opportunities beyond traditional VMS, with IT services, payment processors, and horizontal market software (HMS) emerging as prime candidates. This shift aims to sustain growth as VMS opportunities dwindle, though these new segments may not replicate the same high-quality characteristics of VMS.
AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat
Management addressed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting their business model. Unlike small software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendors, which face existential threats from AI, Constellation’s hybrid IT service and software model positions it to leverage AI as a complementary tool. AI can reduce costs, enhance scalability, and enable the integration of additional verticals into existing solutions. However, Mark Leonard, Constellation’s president, noted that while several portfolio companies have made significant AI investments, these have yet to deliver substantial ROIC. This suggests a cautious but optimistic approach to AI adoption.
Stance on Buybacks
Constellation remains opposed to share buybacks at current valuations, signaling confidence in its ability to deploy capital into acquisitions with higher returns than repurchasing stock. This decision aligns with the company’s long-standing capital allocation discipline but may frustrate investors seeking immediate shareholder value creation.
Valuation and Key Concerns
Constellation Software, due to its outstanding historic performance trades at premium valuations, but as some investors fear a shortening of the runway questions about the sustainability arise:
- Valuation Metrics:
- EV/EBITDA: 30x
- EV/FCF: 34x
- EV/FCFA2S: 35x
- Organic Growth Slowdown: The 0.3% organic growth rate and expected slowdown in core segment performance over the next few quarters are notable red flags.
- ROIC Decline: The gradual decline in ROIC is a central concern, tied to both measurement issues and the company’s evolving acquisition strategy.
- VMS Saturation: The biggest challenge is replicating the unique characteristics of VMS—pricing power, sticky business models, and high switching costs—in new segments like IT or payments. If Constellation cannot find a comparable growth lever, its ability to sustain historical returns may be at risk.
The million-dollar question remains: Can Constellation replace its VMS-driven growth engine with equally high-quality opportunities? If such a lever exists, why hasn’t it been fully utilized yet?
Addressing the Bear Thesis
The bear case for Constellation centers on three main arguments: a potential “runway” exhaustion for VMS acquisitions, the difficulty of finding high-quality replacements, and the
declining ROIC. Let’s unpack these concerns and provide counterpoints.
ROIC and ROIIC Analysis
The decline in ROIC has been a focal point for critics, with some pointing to historical estimates (e.g., 42% ROIC) as evidence of diminishing returns. However, these figures are misleading due to measurement issues, such as excluding accumulated amortization of intangibles, which inflates ROIC. A more accurate historical ROIC is closer to 29%.
More importantly, return on incremental invested capital (ROIIC) is a superior metric for evaluating Constellation’s performance, as it isolates the returns generated from new investments. ROIIC is calculated by dividing the change in net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) by the additional capital deployed. Based on NOPAT and acquired enterprise value, Constellation’s ROIIC is estimated at 16.5–17%, an impressive figure that confirms new investments are meeting or exceeding hurdle rates.
The ROIC decline is driven by two factors:
Measurement Issues: The invested capital base has grown faster than NOPAT due to frequent small bolt-on acquisitions, causing rolling ROIC to drift lower even as hurdle rates are met.
Acquisition Drift: Since 2021, Constellation has shifted toward larger deals, which face higher competition and fees but offer strategic benefits like larger moats, network effects, and global exposure. This shift has coincided with a 230%+ stock price increase, reflecting market confidence in the strategy.
Acquisition Strategy: SMID vs. Large Deals
Constellation’s pivot to larger acquisitions has sparked debate, as smaller deals (SMIDs, under $5 million) historically delivered higher ROIC. However, the total cost of sourcing, building relationships, and retaining SMIDs outweighs their returns compared to larger deals. Larger acquisitions, while more competitive, improve broker relationships, reduce operational and administrative costs, and provide strategic advantages. For example, management cited the Asseco deal, noting that the relationship came with significant upfront costs but long-term benefits.
Despite the focus on larger targets, Constellation continues to pursue SMIDs opportunistically, maintaining a balanced approach. Management’s goal remains to acquire businesses growing at 10% and accelerate their growth to 15%, a core moat that aligns closely with the calculated ROIIC.
Cash Flow and Capital Deployment
Cash flow available to shareholders (FCFA2S) is the ultimate metric for tracking Constellation’s capital allocation. This quarter, FCFA2S was $67 million (excluding Topicus), with an expected surge to over $427 million in the next quarter. Constellation remains committed to deploying 100% of its FCF into acquisitions, dispelling concerns about a lack of opportunities. Management’s conservative approach, led by Mark Leonard, ensures that hurdle rates are prioritized, even if it means lighter quarters like the current one.
Alterra Context
The underperformance of Alterra has raised eyebrows, but management emphasized that the growth decline was anticipated and factored into their investment thesis. Alterra’s $266 million FCF return on a $892 million investment demonstrates its resilience, reinforcing Constellation’s ability to generate value even in challenging segments.
Growth Outlook and Future Levers
While the VMS niche may not be fully replaceable, Constellation has multiple growth levers to sustain its trajectory:
Spinoffs: Portfolio companies like Topicus provide opportunities for value creation through independent growth and capital allocation.
Horizontal Market Software: Moving beyond niche VMS into broader software markets offers scale and diversification.
Payments and IT Services: These sectors align with Constellation’s IT provider model and offer stable cash flows, though they may lack VMS’s pricing power.
Geographic Expansion: Continued focus on Europe (via TSS) and increasing presence in Asia provide new markets for acquisitions.
The ROIIC trend remains a critical indicator, and its current strength (16.5–17%) suggests that Constellation’s newer investments are performing well. While a VMS-equivalent growth engine may be elusive, the company’s disciplined approach to capital deployment and ability to enhance acquired businesses’ growth rates position it for continued success.
Conclusion
Constellation Software faces legitimate challenges, including a slowdown in organic growth, a declining ROIC, and the difficulty of replicating VMS’s high-quality characteristics in new segments. However, these concerns are mitigated by the company’s robust cash flow generation, disciplined acquisition strategy, and strong ROIIC of 16.5–17%. The shift toward larger deals and new markets like Asia, IT services, and payments reflects a pragmatic response to VMS saturation, while maintaining hurdle rates ensures capital is deployed effectively.
Investors should focus on FCFA2S and ROIIC as key metrics to monitor Constellation’s performance. While the stock’s premium valuation (EV/EBITDA 30x, EV/FCF 34x) demands scrutiny, the company’s ability to generate consistent returns and navigate style drift supports a cautiously optimistic outlook. The fuss around Constellation is warranted, but the bear thesis overlooks the company’s adaptability and capital allocation prowess. As long as hurdle rates are met and ROIIC trends remain strong, Constellation Software remains a compelling long-term investment. Through it all Mark Leonard and the Constellation team remain on of the greatest capital allocator ever.
Update North America Top X Compounder
$DHR (+0,51 %)
$AJG (+0,2 %)
$FICO (+0,19 %)
$TPL
$TYL (-0,47 %)
$CSU (+0,85 %)
$PH (+0,23 %)
$ROP (+0,22 %)
$HEI (-0,16 %)
$TDG (+0,25 %) have now published all their earnings, so a little update. Some could be summarized better than others, I hope the formatting is still bearable.
The Wikifolio https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000natxc has so far reached the necessary capital reservations and the general reservations are already 7/10. If one of you is one of them, I would like to thank you very much for the trust you have placed in me.
The next major update will probably come at the end of the next earnings season.
Danaher Q1 2025
- Sales: $5.74 billion -1%
- GAAP net income: $1.0 billion
- Operating Profit Margin: 29.6% -50bps
- GAAP EPS: $1,32 -2,1%
- Segment sales: Biotechnology: +7%, Life Sciences: -4%, Diagnostics: -1.5%
Only the year-end report will probably be really interesting
Constellation Software Q1 2025
- Turnover: USD 2.65 bn, +13 %
- Earnings per share: USD 5.44 (previous year: USD 4.95) - Net profit: USD 115 million
- Free cash flow (FCFA2S): USD 510 million, +14 %
- Operating cash flow: USD 827 million, +12%
- Acquisitions: USD 94 million invested, plus USD 39 million in outstanding payments
- Strategic investment: 9.99 % in Asseco Poland acquired for USD 174 million
- Outlook: Continued moderate, profitable growth expected
TransDigm Q2 2025
- Turnover: USD 2.15 billion, +12% year-on-year
- Net profit: USD 479 million, +19%
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS): USD 9.11, +14 %
- EBITDA (adjusted): USD 1.16 billion, +14%, margin: 54.0%
- Operating cash flow: USD 900 million, +4 %
- Share buy-backs: USD 184 million in the quarter
HEICO Q1 2025
- Net sales: USD 1.03 billion, +15% year-on-year
- Net result: USD 168 million, +46% - Earnings per share: USD 1.20
- Operating result: USD 226.8 million, +26% - operating margin: 22.0
- EBITDA: USD 273.9 million, +22 %
- Flight Support Group (FSG): Sales: USD 713.2 million +15 %, operating result: USD 166.1 million +22 %
- Electronic Technologies Group (ETG): Sales: USD 330.3 million +16 %, operating result: USD 76.5 million +38 %
- Three acquisitions completed, including 90% of Millennium International (avionics repairs)
- Exclusive license and assets acquired from Honeywell for Boeing 777 and 737NG product lines
Parker-Hannifin Q3 2025
- Sales: USD 5.0 billion, organic growth of 1% year-on-year
- Net profit: USD 961 million, +32%
- Adjusted net profit: USD 904 million, +6%
- Earnings per share (EPS): USD 7.37, +33 %
- Adjusted EPS: USD 6.94, +7%
- Segment operating margin: 23.2 %, +170 basis points
- Adjusted segment operating margin: 26.3%, +160 basis points
- Operating cash flow (YTD): USD 2.3 billion, +8%
- Share buybacks: USD 650 million in the quarter
FICO Q2 2025
- Revenue: $498.7m. +15 % compared to previous year
- GAAP net result: $162.6m +25%
- GAAP EPS: $6,59 +27%
- Operating cash flow: $74.9m +5.5%
- Free cash flow (non-GAAP): $65.5m +6.3%
- Scores segment (B2B + B2C): Revenue: $297.0m +25%
- Software segment: Sales: $201.7m +2%
Arthur J. Gallagher Q1 2025
- Turnover (before reimbursements)3.68 billion USD +14.6 %
- Net income (GAAP)708.9 million USD +5.7 %
- Adjusted net resultUSD 1.08 billion +28.7 %
- Brokerage segmentSales: USD 3.31 billion +17.5%, net result: USD 816.1 million +25%
- Risk Management segmentSales: USD 373.4 million +5.8%, net result: USD 41.1 million +4.6%
- Corporate segmentUSD -148.3 million
- Acquisitions11 acquisitions in Q1 2025 with estimated annual sales of around USD 100 million.
Tyler Technologies Q1 2025
- Revenue: $565.2 million +10%
- GAAP operating profit: $89.2m +33,1 %
- GAAP net income: $81.1m +49,6 %
- GAAP EPS: $1,84 → +49,6 %
- Free cash flow: $48.3m -15,6 %
- Subscription revenue: $375.0m +19,7 %
- SaaS revenue: $180.1m +21 %
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): $1.5 bn +20 %
- SaaS share of new software contract value: 96 %
Roper Technologies Q1 2025
- Revenue: $1.88 billion +12 %
- Adjusted EBITDA: $521 million +12 %
- Adjusted earnings per share: $4.74 USD +11%
- Software & Information Services: +14 %
- Industry & Medical Technology: +10 %
- Share of recurring revenue: >70%
- CentralReach acquisition
Texas Pacific Land Q1 2025
- Revenue: $196.0m +12%
- Net profit: $120.7m +5%
- Earnings per share: $5,24 +5,5%
- EBITDA: $169.4m +11%
- Free cash flow: $126.6m +10.5%
- Oil and gas production: 31,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day - company record
- Water segment revenue: $69.4m - also a record
All companies except Danaher, which is still undergoing restructuring, delivered solid quarterly results. I was particularly impressed by $TYL (-0,47 %)
$FICO (+0,19 %)
$HEI (-0,16 %)
$PH (+0,23 %) and $TDG (+0,25 %) particularly liked. The dear @Tenbagger2024 also shared a great article on Transdigm, which you can find in the comments. $CSU (+0,85 %) and $TPL (+0,29 %) are expected to show stronger growth towards the end of Q3, which is related to the acquisition speed, especially I hope the $TPL (+0,29 %) acquires new flats.
If you are interested in a detailed earnings review on $TPL (+0,29 %) just write a comment.
Enjoy the nice weather <3

North America Top X Compounders
Disclaimer: the portfolio here is only for visualization on Getquin, after the hint of @Epi
I decided to create the whole thing as a wikifolio. Since I am planning to invest in the whole thing myself, I am of course happy about every reservation <3.
Wikifolio: https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000natxc
First of all, this is a short presentation of the companies, I will post more detailed articles in the coming days/weeks, otherwise this would go beyond the scope of this article. I look forward to your questions :)
I hope the formatting is ok so far.
The portfolio focuses on:
- Companies with strong economic moats (market leadership, high switching costs, unique assets and mission-critical products).
- Scalable business models with high/stable margins and strong free cash flow that can be efficiently reinvested (without innovation).
- Management teams with proven capital allocation skills and long-term incentives.
- long-term shareholder value
The Holdings:
Texas Pacific Land Corporation $TPL (+0,29 %)
Texas Pacific Land Corporation, based in Texas, is one of the largest private landowners in Texas with approximately 880,000 acres in the Permian Basin. Founded in 1888 from the bankruptcy of the Texas and Pacific Railway, TPL generates revenue from oil and gas royalties, water rights, land leases and infrastructure services without being directly involved in exploration or production.
- Passive, high-margin modelTPL earns royalties from oil and gas production, land leases (solar, wind, pipelines, data centers, Bitcoin mining and many others) and water management (sales and purification), often with operating margins of over 70% as there are virtually no operating costs.
- Scalable growthIncreasing energy production in the Permian Basin drives royalty income without major reinvestment; water rights and infrastructure provide additional prime sources of growth.
- Capital-light modelLow investment requirements enable high payouts (dividends, share buybacks) while participating in rising commodity prices. In addition, land continues to be purchased which contributes to long-term value creation. TPL also has no debt.
- Historical performanceTPL has achieved annualized returns of ~20% over the last 10 years, driven by increasing energy demand and diversification.
- Unique "Moat": Owning non-replicable land in the Permian Basin creates an unassailable competitive advantage.
- Robust cash flowsRoyalty-based revenues are largely protected from operational risks and provide stability.
- Disciplined managementManagement has diversified the business model through water and infrastructure services and remains lean and efficient. Future focus on data centers (the Permian Basin is considered the ultimate hotspot for data centers in the US)
- Shareholder returnsUse of high free cash flows for dividends, special dividends and share buybacks to increase value per share.
Constellation Software $CSU (+0,85 %)
Constellation Software, based in Canada, acquires, manages and develops vertical market software (VMS) serving niches such as local government, healthcare and financial services. With a decentralized model, it has acquired hundreds of small software companies worldwide and is considered the perfect compounder.
- Serial acquisitionsConstellation acquires small, cash-flowing VMS companies (typically USD 5-10m revenue) at attractive valuations, which enables consistent growth (~15-20% annualized returns since IPO in 2006).
- High returns on capitalAcquired companies generate stable, high-margin cash flows, which are reinvested in further acquisitions, creating a compounding effect.
- Stable revenuesVMS products have high switching costs and recurring revenues, which ensures predictability.
- Economic "moat"High switching costs and fragmented competitors in VMS markets protect against competition.
- Decentralized managementAutonomy for acquired companies promotes agility and efficiency.
- Outstanding leadershipFounder Mark Leonard is recognized as a master of capital allocation, with a focus on high ROIC acquisitions:
- Organic growthImprovement of acquired companies through cross-selling, price adjustments and product development.
- Capital efficiencyLow debt and reinvestment of cash flows in acquisitions rather than dividends to maximize long-term growth.
Heico Corporation $HEI (-0,16 %)
Heico, based in Florida, is a leading manufacturer of aerospace and defense components, especially spare parts and repair services. It also serves niches in electronics and medical technology and is growing through acquisitions and organic expansion.
- Consistent outperformanceHeico has delivered ~18% annualized returns since 1987, driven by high-margin aerospace parts and strategic acquisitions.
- Acquisition-driven growthAcquisition of complementary companies to expand product offering and geographic reach. Over 70 acquisitions since 1995 have expanded market share in niche aerospace and defense markets.
- Stable demandGlobal growth and modernization in aviation, defense spending as well as the absolute necessity for repairs ensure long-term demand.
- Regulatory "Moat"Strict certifications (e.g. FAA) create high barriers to entry.
- Cost advantage and niche dominanceFocus on high-margin, mission-critical aviation components with limited competition. Heico's spare parts are often cheaper than OEM parts, which secures market share with high margins.
- Family-led management: The Mendelson family ensures long-term focus and discipline.
TransDigm Group $TDG (+0,25 %)
TransDigm, based in Ohio, designs and manufactures specialized components for commercial and military aircraft, focusing on proprietary products with high margins and low competition. It is growing through acquisitions and pricing power.
- Excellent returnsTransDigm has generated ~24% annualized returns since 2007, driven by acquisitions, margin expansion and share buybacks.
- High-margin business: Mission critical products (e.g. actuators, sensors) enable pricing power and operating margins of over 40%.
- Capital allocationFree cash flow is used for acquisitions, debt reduction and shareholder returns, which increases the value per share.
- Value-enhancing M&AAcquisition of niche manufacturers, margin improvement through cost reduction and integration.
- Strong "Moat"High switching costs and regulatory barriers (e.g. FAA certifications) protect the market position.
- Pricing powerProprietary products with few competitors allow consistent price increases.
- Proven managementCEO Nick Howley has a disciplined acquisition strategy and is focused on shareholder value.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation $PH (+0,23 %)
Parker-Hannifin, based in Ohio, is a global leader in motion and control technologies, including hydraulics, pneumatics and filtration systems for industries such as aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.
- Steady growthParker-Hannifin has achieved ~12% annualized returns over the past two decades, driven by diversification and acquisitions.
- High margins: Focus on high-quality, technical products ensures strong profitability.
- Capital allocationFree cash flow supports acquisitions, dividends (over 50 years of growth) and buybacks.
- Strategic acquisitions: Expansion of product lines and geographic presence through bolt-on acquisitions (e.g. Meggitt 2022).
- Market leadershipParker dominates niche markets in drive technology with a broad product portfolio.
- Diversified end markets: Exposure in aerospace, industry and energy reduces cyclical risks.
- Innovative strength: Investments in IoT, electrification and sustainable technologies ensure future growth.
- Operational efficiency: Use of lean manufacturing and cost discipline to secure high margins and finance growth.
Fair Isaac Corporation $FICO (+0,19 %)
Fair Isaac, based in California, is known for the FICO score, the leading credit scoring system in the US. It also provides analytics software and decision-making tools for industries such as banking, insurance and healthcare.
- Stable growthFICO Score generates predictable, recurring revenue while the software segment is growing at double-digit rates (~15% annualized returns over the last 10 years).
- High marginsSoftware and scoring services have low variable costs, enabling operating margins of over 30%.
- Long-term relevance: Credit risk assessment and analytics are essential for the financial industry.
- Dominant "Moat"FICO score has a quasi-monopoly position in the US with high switching costs for lenders.
- Innovation leadership: Investments in AI, machine learning and cloud analytics ensure future growth:
- Software expansion: Expansion of decision management software (e.g. fraud detection, customer analytics) to diversify revenues.
- Global reach: Expansion of scoring and analytics solutions into international markets.
Danaher Corporation $DHR (+0,51 %)
Danaher, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a diversified conglomerate focused on life sciences, diagnostics and environmental solutions. It utilizes the Danaher Business System (DBS), a lean-based management framework, to drive efficiency and growth.
- Outstanding track recordDanaher has achieved ~26% annualized returns since 1978, driven by acquisitions and operational excellence.
- High returns on capitalDBS optimizes acquired businesses, increasing margins and cash flows for reinvestment.
- Resilient markets: Exposure to life sciences and diagnostics ensures stable, long-term demand.
- Market leadershipDanaher is a leader in niches such as laboratory equipment (e.g. Beckman Coulter) and diagnostics (e.g. Cepheid).
- Diversified portfolioBroad exposure reduces dependence on individual markets. Continuous reinvention and further development of the company, positioning Danaher for long-term growth:
- Strategic acquisitionsAcquisition of high-quality life sciences and diagnostics companies, integration with DBS to enhance performance.
- Operational excellence: Use of DBS to increase margins, reduce costs and accelerate growth.
- Innovation focus: Investing in research and development for cutting-edge technologies in genomics, diagnostics and environmental technologies.
Roper Technologies $ROP (+0,22 %)
Roper Technologies, based in Florida, is a diversified technology company that provides software and hardware solutions for niche markets such as healthcare, energy and education. It is growing through acquisitions and organic expansion.
- Consistent growthRoper has delivered ~15% annualized returns over the last two decades through disciplined acquisitions and stable cash flows.
- High-margin businesses: Software and services generate recurring revenues with margins in excess of 30%.
- Capital efficiencyStrong cash flows finance acquisitions and dividends with high ROIC.
- Niche leadershipRoper dominates fragmented markets with high switching costs (e.g. healthcare software, water management systems).
- Strong management: Management excels at identifying and integrating high value acquisitions.
- Recurring revenuesSubscription-based software models ensure predictable cash flows.
- M&AAcquisition of market-leading companies in high-margin niche markets with stable demand.
- Organic growth: Improvement of acquired companies through product innovation and market expansion.
- Shareholder focus: Balance between acquisitions, consistent dividend growth and opportunistic buybacks.
Tyler Technologies $TYL (-0,47 %)
Tyler Technologies, based in Texas, is the leading provider of software solutions for the US public sector, serving municipalities, courts, schools and other government agencies. Its platforms digitize administrative processes.
- Stable growthTyler has achieved ~15% annualized returns over the last 10 years, driven by the digitization of the public sector.
- Recurring revenueSubscription-based software contracts provide stable, high-margin cash flows.
- Scalable model: New solutions can be rolled out to the large customer base with minimal additional costs:
- Market dominanceTyler is a leader in the public sector software market, with high switching costs for customers.
- Economic "Moat"Long-term government contracts and regulatory complexity keep competitors at bay. Deep integration into customer processes minimizes churn.
- Focus on the public sector: Expansion of software offering (e.g. court management, tax systems) to meet growing digitization needs.
- SaaS transformation: Conversion of customers to cloud-based, subscription-based models for higher recurring revenues and margins.
- Strategic acquisitions: Acquisition of complementary software providers to expand the offering and customer base.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. $AJG (+0,2 %)
Arthur J. Gallagher, based in Illinois, is a global insurance broker and risk management services provider offering customized insurance solutions and advice to businesses and individuals.
- Stable growthGallagher has achieved ~14% annualized returns over the past 10 years, driven by acquisitions and organic growth in the stable insurance sector.
- Recurring revenues: Commission-based income from insurance renewals ensures predictable cash flows.
- Acquisition-driven expansion: Acquisition of small and mid-sized brokers to expand geographic and product reach.
- High return on investmentAcquisitions of small brokers generate immediate cash flows that are reinvested with attractive returns.
- Organic growthDeepen customer relationships through cross-selling and specialized risk management services.
- Scalable modelGallagher's platform enables efficient integration of acquired brokers, expanding client base and capabilities.
- Regulatory "Moat"Complex insurance regulations and client relationships create barriers to entry.
- Strong managementLeadership has a proven track record of disciplined acquisitions and organic growth.
- Operational efficiency: Optimizing operations to maintain high margins and finance further acquisitions.
The portfolio achieves the broadest possible diversification with targeted exposure to first-class compounders. Through acquisition strategies, the companies increasingly cover more and more niches within a sector, which simultaneously promotes diversification and growth.
I know that there are a few companies that would also fit in here, but I particularly wanted to include some that are less well known and not represented in most portfolios. For example, most people here already have Berkshire, Mastercard, Visa or other tech companies in their portfolios anyway.
The portfolio is not a standalone, or rather I see it as an addition to specifically bring compounders (which are also partly uninteresting for "beginners" due to the high share price) into the portfolio and thus directly overweight them, since as far as I know they are also underweighted in every ETF and therefore cannot provide any real added value.
If you want to invest in the Wikifolio, a share should have a weighting of >30% and will be rebalanced.
I am curious about the new ETF from @lawinvest let's see if we have a chance against the Ultimate Homer @Simpson have a chance against the Ultimate Homer.



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Time to buy: My top 30 companies that I am particularly looking at in the current crash
It is now slowly becoming clear who has what it takes to make good profits in the coming years.
Here are my top 30 companies by category, which I am particularly looking at in the current crash.
Some are still overvalued, others are already very attractive at the current price level.
Tier 1 (high corporate quality and strong growth)
Airbnb $ABNB (+0,62 %)
Alphabet $GOOGL (+0,22 %)
Amazon $AMZN (+0,44 %)
ASML $ASML (-0,03 %)
Axon $AXON (+0,49 %)
Cadence $CDNS (+0,38 %)
Constellation Software $CSU (+0,85 %)
Crowdstrike $CRWD (-0,61 %)
Fair Isaac $FICO (+0,19 %)
Hermes $RMS (-0,96 %)
Intuit $INTU (+1,2 %)
Intuitive Surgical $ISRG (+0,57 %)
Mastercard $MA (-0,15 %)
Meta $META (+0,2 %)
Netflix $NFLX (+0,38 %)
Microsoft $MSFT (+0,45 %)
Palantir $PLTR (-0,31 %)
Tesla $TSLA (+1,25 %)
Tier-2 (high business quality and moderate growth)
Booking $BKNG (+0,7 %)
Costco $COST (+0,43 %)
Ferrari $RACE (-0,69 %)
Moody's $MCO (+0,23 %)
MSCI $MSCI (-0,41 %)
Transdigm $TDG (+0,25 %)
Tier-3 (medium / solid corporate quality and strong growth)
Hims & Hers $HIMS (-1,01 %)
Robinhood $HOOD (+0,11 %)
Roblox $RBLX
Shopify $SHOP (+0,35 %)
Spotify $SPOT (+1,05 %)
The Trade Desk $TTD (+0,23 %)
I bought on Friday and am buying again today - even in the course of the next few days and weeks, when we could probably see even lower prices.
Where are you buying?
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