The UPL Limited has been in my stock portfolio for some time. At the current valuations, the company is valued at Rs.45,000 crores as its market capitalization. In the last 10 years, this stock has yielded a price appreciation of about 20% per annum. Now, I’m trying to reevaluate my holdings in this company. The…
Last week we did a fundamental analysis of a small-cap Indian IT sector company called Expleo Solutions. While doing the analysis, the thought of doing the analysis of an IT sector heavyweight came to mind. Infosys was intentionally picked between it and TCS as it looked better valued in terms of PE ratio. Moreover, while…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate (Interest Rates) by 0.25% in Feb’23 (see repo rate history since 2005). This was the fifth repo rate hike since Oct 2020. The rising interest rates often have a negative impact on the stock market. They make it more expensive for businesses to borrow money…
This is an attempt to do a quick fundamental analysis of Expleo Solutions. The purpose of this article is to get an idea about what is a fair price (Intrinsic value) of the company’s shares. Currently, the stock price of Expleo Solutions is trading at approximately Rs.1,400 per share. Recently someone close to me brought…
Let’s dive into the mind of Howard Marks to decipher the flows of investment cycles. Who is Howard Marks? He is an American investor, writer, and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management. We will know about what Howard Marks describes as the underlying themes that shape market movements. It will give us insights and build our…
Investing in stocks can be a great way to grow your wealth over the long term. However, it is also important to know how much money one can invest in stocks each month. Stocks are both risky and rewarding, hence they must be handled with a careful hand. Investing in stocks is a long-term strategy….
In the dynamic world of finance, few market conditions hold the allure and potential for substantial gains quite like a bull market. For investors, it represents a time of optimism and opportunity, where the sun seems to shine brighter on their portfolios. But what exactly is a bull market, and why is it such a…
Fundamental analysis is a cornerstone of successful stock investing. It empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions in the dynamic world of the stock market. This approach goes beyond the analysis of short-term market fluctuations. Instead, it focuses on evaluating the intrinsic value of a company, uncovering its true worth. At its core, fundamental analysis involves…
Investors seeking a robust stock screening philosophy can turn to a comprehensive approach based on cash flow, growth, margin, and return. This strategy emphasizes the importance of positive cash flow from operations, high sales growth, strong gross margin, and superior return on equity (ROE). By evaluating stocks against these parameters, investors can identify companies with…
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From an investor’s perspective, the utility of enterprise value lies in its ability to provide a comprehensive assessment of a company’s total value. By considering both equity and debt components, investors can gain a clearer understanding of the company’s financial structure and potential risks. This metric serves as a valuable tool for evaluating potential acquisitions….
The Indian healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. It has grown with a CAGR of over 20% in the last few years. This growth is being driven by a number of factors which we will discuss in this article. In the quest for long-term investments with promising growth potential, the…
