Introduction Walt Disney Company Please accept this special edition offering on Walt Disney Company (DIS) as a lesson on valuation. Over the many years I have been a value investor, I have learned that even the best companies can become dangerously overvalued by the market. Sometimes they can remain that way for extended periods of …
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Tesla Stock: Great Cars, Perhaps Great Company But Scary Stock
Introduction Tesla Stock Tesla (TSLA) makes great automobiles, and although that is not all that they do, the Tesla automobile generates most of their revenues. That may not always be the case, but it is today. According to Zacks Investment Research, Tesla’s automotive segment generated 93.7% of 2019 revenues. Moreover, Tesla stock commands approximately 60% …
6 – How to Find the Intrinsic Value of a Stock
Earnings Are Optional But Cash Is King In addition to the earnings metrics covered in FAST Graphs Value-You Academy No. 5, subscribers also have access to cash flow and intrinsic value metrics. With this FAST Graphs Value-You Academy installment, Bill Kay will break down and illustrate the differences and how they are generated on the …
Not All Dividends Are the Same Even When Their Yield Is Similar
Dividend Investing Not All Dividends Are The Same When it comes to dividend investing – not all dividends are the same, and the better informed the investor is, the better the investment decisions they can make. But being an informed investor can be a very arduous task, and some would even say that conducting research …
5 – The P/E Ratio Demystified
Introduction P/E Ratio The most utilized metric to value a stock is the P/E ratio. In its simplest form, that is simply the price of the stock divided by the earnings-per-share. It is a valuable valuation metric, because in the long run a company’s stock price will correlate with its earnings. But the real question …
4 – Introduction to Understanding Stock Values
Introduction Although we can learn a great deal about stock values from analyzing the past, we can only invest in the future. Therefore, estimating future value is the key to long-term success. However, valuation is a puzzle and by utilizing the many metrics available you can put all the pieces together into a beautiful picture …
3 – Is That A Great Balance Sheet Or What?
Introduction – Balance Sheet Before you ever invest in a stock, you need to know if the company behind the stock is a quality business. A quick and easy way to determine that is to check out the company’s balance sheet. However, how do you know if the company has a good balance sheet or …
2 – How Financial Statements Work Together
Introduction With this FAST Graphs Value-You Academy Introductory Video we will be illustrating how financial statements work together and how companies produce their financial reports. The three primary statements are the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement. The video will show how the statements are generated and how they interact. The …
1 – FAST Graphs Value-You Academy Introduction Video
Introduction to Value-You Academy Please accept this introduction video to the forthcoming FAST Graphs Value-You Academy. This is a short introduction of several videos to follow. Try FAST Graphs for Free
Owens & Minor: A Treacherous Path To 10% Returns
Introduction On January 26, 2018, I wrote an article titled: “Owens & Minor Inc.: Irresistible Yield, Irresistible Valuation” where I offered the company as an extremely undervalued Dividend Contender research candidate. I also pointed out that the company was in transformation. However, I underestimated what that transformation meant, at least over the short run. I …