Value investors, inspired by the timeless wisdom of investing gurus like Benjamin Graham, excel at estimating the intrinsic value of stocks. However, navigating through the vast sea of over 5000 listed stocks in the market presents a daunting challenge. Even seasoned experts find it impractical to calculate the intrinsic value of every stock. So, what’s…
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…
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…
Investing & speculation are two different strategies used in the stock market. Investing is a long-term approach that focuses on the fundamentals of a company. While speculation is a short-term approach that focuses on market trends and technical indicators. Which strategy, stock investing or speculation, is best for long-term investors? For quick answers, read the…
After the recent event with the Paytm Payment Bank, my confidence in the top management of the company has seen a drastic shift. For me, till the next event, this is a no-go company. The purpose of this article is to understand if Paytm stocks are a good buy. To answer this question, we will…
Recently I was reviewing a list of stocks from the BSE-500 index. I found some stocks showing negative shareholders’ equity. I wondered, what caused the negativity? The companies I’m talking about are these: None of the above companies are financially healthy. To cross verify, I checked their overall scores in my stock analysis worksheet. These…
We already have multiple financial ratios emanating from the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts. Why do we need to add cash flow ratios to the list? Profit and profitability are a measure of the company’s ability to yield cash. Cash is king. No matter how big the quantum of profit and profitability is,…
Not everybody likes investing in small-cap stocks. Why? A general feeling about small-cap stocks is that they tend to default on their creditors and investors. But it is an excessive generalization of the fact. However, it is also true that it is more likely to find badly managed companies among the group of small-cap stocks….
Talking about stocks, investing only in a financially healthy company is advisable. But it is easier said than done. Why? Because analyzing the financial health of a company is not easy for a novice? It is a thing that must be learned. In this article, we will try to do just that. Generally speaking, investors…
Understanding a company is essential before buying its stocks. Why? Because Stocks represent proportional ownership in a company. So, what is the utility of this information about stocks/business? Let’s understand this with an example. Consider yourself looking at two companies, Nestle India and Jet Airways. Former represents a healthy business, while the latter is languishing with…
[Note: Subsequent to the Reliance Future-Group deal, the company has been in a legal battle with Amazon. This legal controversy has severely hampered the long-term prospects of Future Group. The below article was written before Amazon intervened and changed the whole scenario.] Reliance retail and future group company entered into a deal on 29 August…
