S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) shares are 0.4% higher at 8,659.1 points on Thursday.
On The Bull this week, Toby Grimm from Baker Young explains his views and ratings on three ASX 300 shares.
Let's take a look.
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Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ)
The Aurizon share price is $3.73, up 0.5% today and up 16% over 12 months.
Grimm has a buy rating on this ASX 300 industrials share.
He commented:
This coal and freight logistics firm delivered better than expected full year 2026 results, in our view. Revenue of $4.194 billion was up 6 per cent on the prior corresponding period and statutory net profit after tax of $362 million was up 19 per cent.
A highly encouraging performance at its containerised freight division provides a long term opportunity, in our view.
Strong global coal prices amid favourable weather conditions to date in New South Wales and Queensland should generate demand for export logistics.
While competition for haulage contracts may lower margins, the business outlook remains positive.
It was recently trading on an attractive dividend yield above 6 per cent.
CAR Group Limited (ASX: CAR)
The CAR share price is $23.91, down 0.5% today and down 37% over 12 months.
Grimm has a hold rating on this ASX 300 communications share.
He said:
Australia's premium online car trading platform posted reported revenue of $1.253 billion in full year 2026, up 6 per cent on the prior corresponding period. Reported net profit after tax of $314 million was up 14 per cent.
Guidance for 2027 appears favourable relative to consensus expectations.
While the stock remains expensive relative to the broader market, its recent forward price/earnings ratio was trading at a significant discount to its average over the past four years.
The company expects revenue growth of between 11 per cent and 14 per cent in constant currency in full year 2027.
Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG)
The Guzman Y Gomez share price is $24.91, up 0.2% today and down 1% over 12 months.
Grimm has a sell rating on this ASX 300 consumer discretionary share.
He explained:
The share price has rallied strongly after a decision to exit loss making US operations in May, followed by encouraging full year results in August.
While there's a near term benefit of withdrawing from the US, the decision also removes long term expansion potential. Also, it places more pressure on Australia, Singapore and Japan to perform to greater heights to justify what we consider a lofty price-earnings multiple.
The shares materially exceed our valuation. The shares have risen from $16 on May 20 to trade at $26.85 on September 10.
Investors may want to consider taking a profit at these levels given the Australian economy is dealing with a cost of living crisis.
