Chuck Royce - Top Shareholder of Six Companies

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Jul 16, 2013
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In a recent portfolio update, billionaire Chuck Royce of Royce & Associates lists 90 new stocks. Using a small-cap strategy Chuck Royce manages a portfolio of 1,366 stocks in total, valued at $33.6 billion. His portfolio has a quarter-over-quarter turnover rate of 6%, according to the GuruFocus update of July 3, 2013. Here's a look at the companies in which Chuck Royce is the top Guru shareholder, owning around 7% to 15% of shares outstanding.

No. 1: Reliance Steel and Aluminum (RS, Financial) – Metal Fabrication

Portfolio Weighting: 1.3%

Shares Owned: 5,955,372

Current Price: $67.49

With 7.81% of shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is the top Guru stakeholder of Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co. (RS), organized as a California corporation on Feb. 3, 1939. Up 38% over 12 months, Reliance Steel and Aluminum has a market cap of $5.21 billion; its shares trade at around $67.49 with a P/E ratio of 13.70 and P/B ratio of 1.40. The dividend yield of Reliance Steel and Aluminum stocks is 1.70%. Reliance Steel and Aluminum has had an annual average earnings growth of 11.8% over the past 10 years.

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No. 2: Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO, Financial) – Tools and Accessories

Portfolio Weighting: 1.3%

Shares Owned: 7,612,639

Current Price: $61.87

With 9.18% of shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is also the top Guru shareholder of Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO), a company that dates back to 1895 and was later incorporated in Ohio in 1906. Up 44% over 12 months, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $5.03 billion; its shares traded at around $61.87 with a P/E ratio of 20.00 and P/B ratio of 3.60. The dividend yield of Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO) stocks is 1.20%. Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has had an annual average earnings growth of 11.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

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No. 3: Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS, Financial) – Household and Personal Products

Portfolio Weighting: 1.1%

Shares Owned: 8,320,987

Current Price: $77.13

With 14.27% shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is also top Guru shareholder at Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS), a Delaware Corporation. Up 66% over 12 months, Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) has a market cap of $4.44 billion; its shares trade at around $77.13 with a P/E ratio of 21.00 and P/B ratio of 7.10. The dividend yield of Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) stocks is 1.30%. Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has had an annual average earnings growth of 14.3% over the past 10 years.

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No. 4: Buckle Inc. (BKE, Financial) – Apparel Stores

Portfolio Weighting: 1.1%

Shares Owned: 7,498,970

Current Price: $54.62

With 15.61% of shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is definitely top Guru shareholder at Buckle Inc. (BKE) incorporated in Nebraska in 1948. The retailer caters to young men and women with casual apparel, footwear and accessories. Up 40% over 12 months, Buckle Inc. has a market cap of $2.68 billion; its shares trade at around $54.62 with a P/E ratio of 15.70 and P/S ratio of 2.30. The dividend yield of Buckle Inc. (BKE) stocks is 1.40%. Buckle Inc. has had an annual average earnings growth of 19.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Buckle Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.

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No. 5: Federated Investors Inc. (FII, Financial) – Asset Management

Portfolio Weighting: 1.1%

Shares Owned: 14,637,712

Current Price: $29.68

With 14.02% of shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is also the lead guru owner of Federated Investors Inc. (FII), an investment management and related financial services provider in Pennsylvania. Up 34% over 12 months, Federated Investors Inc. (FII) has a market cap of $3.07 billion; its shares trade at around $29.68 with a P/E ratio of 16.40 and P/B ratio of 5.90. The dividend yield of Federated Investors Inc. (FII) stocks is 3.20%.

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No. 6: Unit Corporation (UNT, Financial) – Oil and Gas Drilling

Portfolio Weighting: 0.98%

Shares Owned: 6,987,613

Current Price: $44.00

With 14.21% of shares outstanding, Chuck Royce is also the top Guru shareholder of Unit Corporation (UNT), founded in 1963 as a contract drilling company. Up 19% over 12 months, Unit Corporation has a market cap of $2.16 billion; its shares trade at around $44.00 with a P/E ratio of 199.10 and P/B ratio of 1.10. Unit Corporation (UNT) has had an annual average earnings growth of 5.3% over the past 10 years.

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