Towle & Co.
Towle & Co. is an independently owned asset manager founded in 1981 and now headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm is registered with the U.S. SEC and specializes in deep value investing for families and institutions, managing public equity portfolios on a fully discretionary basis. Their legacy spans over four decades and they serve a mix of private investors and global institutions. They maintain a small staff (less than 25 employees) and their principal owner is Christopher D. Towle. Throughout their history, Towle has remained family-owned and operated.
Investment Strategy
Towle & Co. employs a disciplined value investment approach focused on uncovering significant discrepancies between stock market prices and underlying company values. The firm typically invests in small-cap, overlooked segments, aiming for capital appreciation in excess of market returns over the long term. Their process-driven, high conviction strategy is applied across various vehicles including private funds and ETFs. They also offer a risk-managed private fund to complement their flagship small-cap value strategy, serving qualified purchasers who seek diversification and superior long-term growth.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (56)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P PARR | PAR PAC HOLDINGS INC | 4.12% | $17.5M | 659,963 | $23.77 | $26.53 | +$7.0M |
S SAH | SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC | 3.36% | $14.3M | 178,910 | $56.16 | $79.93 | +$770.2K |
D DK | DELEK US HLDGS INC NEW | 3.22% | $13.7M | 647,238 | $17.89 | $21.18 | +$2.7M |
D DINO | HF SINCLAIR CORP | 3.07% | $13.1M | 318,043 | $39.59 | $41.08 | -$279.5K |
T TSN | TYSON FOODS INC | 3.07% | $13.1M | 233,289 | $53.65 | $55.94 | -$5.8M |