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Ituran Location and Control Ltd(ITRN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$52.77
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ITRN

10/28/2026: ITRN (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Ituran Location and Control Ltd is a technology company specializing in location-based services, fleet management, and stolen vehicle recovery. It is known for its proprietary technology and a stable business model that relies on recurring subscription revenue from both individual and commercial clients. The primary investment story centers on its ability to leverage its strong position in Latin American markets to expand into high-value telematics and data analytics services. Key risks include exposure to currency volatility and increasing competition from factory-installed telematics systems in vehicles. The company, which is often viewed as a value play, may suit investors seeking a stable, dividend-paying business with exposure to the growing connected vehicle space.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady growth but lacks the hyper-growth characteristics often sought by aggressive growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits stable, low-beta characteristics rather than the high-volatility momentum trends preferred by this style.
Value investorStrong fitIturan is often viewed as a value play due to its stable cash flows, consistent dividends, and often reasonable valuation multiples.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's history of consistent dividend payments makes it an attractive candidate for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveIts stable business model, consistent dividends, and recurring revenue stream provide a defensive profile for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader technology sector.
Valuation riskLowThe company typically trades at valuations commensurate with its stable earnings profile.
Competition risk (OEM integration)Medium / highThe trend of automakers building telematics into new vehicles directly challenges third-party providers.
Business qualityStrongHigh recurring revenue from subscriptions indicates a strong, high-quality business model.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is supported by consistent operational cash flow.
Execution riskMediumManaging complex operations across different regulatory and economic environments requires disciplined execution.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 78.17%
Avg. Invested days 62
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ITRN receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ITRN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+8.0%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+6.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ITRN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 34.6%). Overall financial-health metrics support a 4-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ITRN's strongest growth driver at +10.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+6.8%, moderate) and earnings growth (+8.0%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 64.8% and approximately 78.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.63% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Y.D. More Investments Ltd 4.49%
FMR Inc 4.35%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 4.25%
Ibex Investors LLC 4.06%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 3.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ITRN generates approximately $497 of gross profit, $214 of operating income, and $186 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.89%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ITRN has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.05B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.32
1Y Target Price 74.5
Price to earnings Ratio 16.32
1Y Target Price 74.5
Volume (30-day avg) 91.8K shares
Beta 0.8
52 Weeks Range 33.19 - 67.11
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 33.19 - 67.11
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription ServicesMonthly recurring fees for vehicle recovery, fleet tracking, and related software services.This is the core, stable engine of the company that provides predictable income.
Product SalesHardware sales, including vehicle location devices and tracking sensors.Provides initial customer acquisition, which then leads to recurring subscription revenue.
Geography (Latin America)Operations in Brazil, Argentina, and surrounding regions.This region is the primary driver of revenue and requires monitoring of local economic health.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.32
Forward PE 20.49
Enterprise Value 920.20M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.66
Enterprise Value 920.20M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.78
Shares Outstanding 19.84M
Shares Floating 15.53M
Shares Outstanding 19.84M
Shares Floating 15.53M
Percent Insiders 19.63
Percent Institutions 64.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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