Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley dive into TransDigm — the aerospace supplier that turned “boring parts” into a compounding machine. Built around proprietary, often sole-source components installed across nearly every commercial and military aircraft in service, TransDigm monetizes decades of aftermarket demand through premium pricing and enviable margins. What you’ll learn here: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:49 - What TransDigm does, and how was it founded 00:14:15 - What makes TransDigm’s founders and philosophy so special 00:17:36 - How TransDigm uses debt to leverage returns 00:37:00 - Why TransDigm is basically a monopoly 00:52:11 - What TransDigm’s M&A Playbook looks like 00:56:44 - Where future growth is coming from 01:18:49 - Whether TransDigm is fairly valued 01:22:40 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add TDG to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio Transcript & Host Info: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/intrinsic-value-podcast/transdigm-tdg-a-conglomerate-of-monopolies-w-daniel-mahncke-shawn-omalley/ 📨 Sign up for The Intrinsic Value Newsletter: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ 🤝 Connect with dedicated, savvy investors who are committed to building wealth alongside you. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/intrinsic-value-community/ 📈 Learn how to invest like the legends at https://theinvestorspodcast.com/getstartedwithstocks. Use the discount code “STOCKS15” at checkout. Our Sponsors: 💰 Start building your long-term portfolio today and unlock an uncapped 1% transfer bonus. https://public.com/tivp ▶️ Related Episodes: - Shopify Explained: The Battle For The Future of E-Commerce: https://youtu.be/Xx24uLzhtpA - Dell Stock Valuation: Overlooked AI Growth Story?: https://youtu.be/VKp09oI6GLs - Trade Desk Deep Dive: Best Ad-Tech Stock?: https://youtu.be/fZko9Iut6AM Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dnn22EWyo6MLsPaR492BM Visit our website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/intrinsic-value-podcast/ Free PDF: Investing for Beginners: 4 Principles of Stock-Picking: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting. #TransDigm #AerospaceIndustry #ValueInvesting #IntrinsicValue #DefenseStocks