Introduction This article was inspired by an interesting debate between two commenters on my most recent article “Why a 15 P/E Ratio Represents Fair Value for Most (Not All) Companies: FedEx – Part 2 Found Here.” In a nutshell, the argument revolved around whether dividends were a driver or a contributor to total return. Interestingly, …
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Sound Valuation Is More Important Than Time In The Market: Starbucks, Campbell Soup, FactSet Research Systems Inc: Part 1
Introduction I believe that two of the most important investing principles that prudent investors should embrace are valuation and time in the market. Consequently, the title of this article is mildly misleading, because both concepts are extremely important towards achieving long-term investing success. In other words, I believe attempting to argue the importance of one …
Here’s Why Valuation Determines Total Dividend Payments for Overvalued Stocks: Johnson & Johnson
Introduction In my most recent article found here a reader made a comment where a question was asked that I believe deserved a good answer. The following excerpt of the comment really reached out to me because this person claims to have been asking this question for 5 years without receiving a good answer. Here …
Newell Brands Inc (NYSE:NWL) FAST Graphs Analyze-Out-Loud Analysis
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has been one of the most requested stocks that I’ve been asked to provide an analyze out loud video on. When I first looked at it, I had to wonder why people were so interested in this particular stock. Then I realized that statistically it looks great. The company’s blended P/E …
WEC Energy Group Inc. And NextEra Energy Inc.: My 2 Favorite Utility Companies, But I Hate Their Stocks
Introduction It is quite easy to get caught up, and quite hard to avoid getting caught up in a great bull market like the one we are currently in. However, it’s important to remind ourselves that: “everybody is a genius in a bull market.” In my experience, the hardest thing for investors to do is …
Magna International (NYSE:MGA) – FAST Graphs Analyze-Out-Loud Analysis
Magna International is a Canadian based Auto Parts Equipment company that has had excellent growth over its lifetime, but the market has generally valued it at a low P/E ratio of 9 to 10. In this video, we will analyze the company and identify possible return opportunities using these historical norms based on analysts’ consensus …
Choosing Common Stocks That Make Sense for Your Retirement Portfolio: Part 2
Introduction Choosing the most appropriate stocks for the common stock portion of your retirement portfolio is vitally important. In part 1 of this series found here I presented the 6 broad categories of stocks (businesses) that renowned mutual fund manager Peter Lynch presented in his best-selling book “One Up On Wall Street.” I contend that …