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Ituran Location and Control Ltd (ITRN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: ITRN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $47
1 Year Target Price $47
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 15.49% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 750.98M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.63 | 1Y Target Price 47 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.63 | 1Y Target Price 47 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.83 | 52 Weeks Range 22.85 - 44.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.85 - 44.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.31% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.77 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.58% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 13.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) 30.71% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.63 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 678467351 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.22 |
Enterprise Value 678467351 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.19 | Shares Outstanding 19893600 | Shares Floating 17417197 |
Shares Outstanding 19893600 | Shares Floating 17417197 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.71 | Percent Institutions 61.17 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 47 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ituran Location and Control Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was founded in 1995. It provides location-based services (LBS) focusing on vehicle tracking, connected car, stolen vehicle recovery, and wireless communications products. Initially focused on stolen vehicle recovery in Israel, it has expanded globally.
Core Business Areas
- Location-Based Services: Provides stolen vehicle recovery (SVR), connected car services, fleet management, and telematics solutions.
- Wireless Communications Products: Offers a range of wireless communication devices used in its LBS offerings.
- Connected Car: Data to monitor car health, driving behavior, and real time location.
Leadership and Structure
Eyal Sheratzky is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR): Ituran is a major provider of SVR services. This contributes significantly to revenue. Competitors include LoJack, CalAmp, and others in various local markets. Market share information is not publicly and consistently available for each specific geographic region. Ituran's annual revenue for 2023 was about $284.77M USD.
- Telematics and Connected Car Services: Ituran offers telematics for fleet management and connected car services. They are competing with Verizon Connect, Samsara and other companies that offer Fleet management solution and dashcams. Market share information is not publicly and consistently available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The LBS and telematics industry is growing due to increased demand for vehicle tracking, connected car services, and fleet management solutions. Key growth drivers include regulatory requirements for vehicle tracking, rising vehicle theft rates, and the increasing adoption of connected car technologies.
Positioning
Ituran is positioned as a leading provider of SVR and telematics solutions. Its competitive advantages include its established brand, extensive network of recovery teams, and technological expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global telematics market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by 2030. Ituran is positioned to capture a share of this market through its SVR, connected car, and fleet management solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand reputation
- Strong SVR technology
- Global presence
- Recurring revenue model
Weaknesses
- Dependence on specific geographic regions
- Competition from larger players
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Reliance on wireless networks
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new connected car services
- Partnerships with automotive manufacturers
- Integration of AI and data analytics
Threats
- Increasing competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CALM
- VRSN
- GDRX
Competitive Landscape
Ituran faces competition from larger telecommunications companies and specialized telematics providers. It differentiates itself through its SVR capabilities and customer service.
Major Acquisitions
RoadTrack
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 35
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded geographic reach and customer base in Latin America.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ituran has experienced consistent revenue growth driven by its expansion into new markets and the increasing adoption of its services.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth, driven by increased demand for connected car and telematics solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include partnerships with automotive manufacturers and the development of new connected car services.
Summary
Ituran is a stable company with strong roots in stolen vehicle recovery and an expanding presence in telematics. Their geographic dependencies create a risk as well as strong competition from larger firms. Solid financial performance and growth initiatives look to position it well for future expansion, while it has to watch out for technological obsolescence.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company website
Disclaimers:
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About Ituran Location and Control Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-09-28 | Co-CEO & Director Mr. Nir Sheratzky | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments | Full time employees 2800 | Website https://www.ituran.com |
Full time employees 2800 | Website https://www.ituran.com | ||
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products in Israel, Brazil, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enable it to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. It also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and connected car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing services. It serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers base site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; control center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
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