What is the Enterprise Value and how to use it?

The Enterprise Value is a metric used to determine the total value of a company if it were to be purchased entirely. It is different from market capitalisation, which considers only the common equity of all shares. The EV provides a more accurate representation of a company’s actual value in terms of its total purchase price.

The Enterprise Value explained. The Enterprise Value is a metric used to determine the total value of a company if it were to be purchased entirely. It is different from market capitalisation, which considers only the common equity of all shares. The EV provides a more accurate representation of a company’s actual value in terms… Continue reading →

What is the Price-to-Book ratio and how to use it?

The price-to-book ratio is a “valuation metric” that measures the current market value of a company relative to its book value (also known as shareholders equity). The book value represents all the physical capital a company invests in, such as warehouses, computers, machinery, property, and inventory. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is important because it helps investors understand whether a company’s market price seems reasonable compared to its balance sheet.

The Price-to-Book ratio explained. The price-to-book ratio is a “valuation metric” that measures the current market value of a company relative to its book value (also known as shareholders equity). The book value represents all the physical capital a company invests in, such as warehouses, computers, machinery, property, and inventory. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is… Continue reading →

What is the Price-to-Cash Flow and how to use it?

The price-to-cash flow ratio is a “valuation metric” that measures a company’s stock price value relative to its per-share operating cash flow (the amount of cash it produces). The P/CF is a handy tool as it considers a company’s ability to generate cash flow from its operations while removing the impact of non-cash expenses such as depreciation and amortisation. This helps the ratio be more reliable as it minimises the exposure to manipulated accounting practices from earnings reported.

The Price-to-Cash ratio explained. The price-to-cash flow ratio is a “valuation metric” that measures a company’s stock price value relative to its per-share operating cash flow (the amount of cash it produces). The P/CF is a handy tool as it considers a company’s ability to generate cash flow from its operations while removing the impact… Continue reading →

What is the PEG ratio and how to use it?

The price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is a “valuation metric” that compares a company’s price-to-earnings to its EGR (expected growth rate). The metric can help investors value a stock by comparing the company’s market price, earnings, and future growth prospects.

The P/E-to-Growth ratio explained. The price/earnings-to-growth (PEG ratio) ratio is a “valuation metric” that compares a company’s price-to-earnings to its EGR (expected growth rate). The metric can help investors value a stock by comparing the company’s market price, earnings, and future growth prospects. A PEG ratio of 1 represents a perfect correlation between the P/E… Continue reading →

What is the Price-to-Earnings ratio and how to use it?

The price-to-earnings ratio is a “valuation metric” used to value a company’s share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS). It is one of the most used valuation ratios by investors to determine if a stock is undervalued or overvalued.

The Price-to-Earnings ratio explained. The price-to-earnings ratio is a “valuation metric” used to value a company’s share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS). It is one of the most used valuation ratios by investors to determine if a stock is undervalued or overvalued. When you buy a share of a business you are… Continue reading →

What is the Price-to-Sales ratio and how to use it?

The price-to-sales ratio is a “valuation metric” used to measure the value of a company compared to its annual sales (revenue). It can be measured using market capitalisation against total revenue or on a per-share basis against sales per share. The price-to-sales ratio indicates what investors are willing to pay for every dollar of sales generated by the business.

The Price-to-Sales explained. The price-to-sales ratio is a “valuation metric” used to measure the value of a company compared to its annual sales (revenue). It can be measured using market capitalisation against total revenue or on a per-share basis against sales per share. The price-to-sales ratio indicates what investors are willing to pay for every… Continue reading →

What is the Operating Margin and how to use it?

The operating margin is a “profitability ratio” also known as the EBIT Margin or Return on Sales. The operating margin measures the revenue after deducting the operating expenses associated with generating that sale to show how much profit a business makes on a dollar of sales. It excludes Interest and tax expenses.

The Operating Margin ratio explained. The operating margin is a “profitability ratio” also known as the EBIT Margin or Return on Sales. The ratio measures the revenue after deducting the operating expenses associated with generating that sale to show how much profit a business makes on a dollar of sales. It excludes Interest and tax… Continue reading →

This is what I look for when using multiples.

I have compiled a table of investment ratio multiples that I often use when looking for investment opportunities. The table includes the ratio, the multiple I aim at and what I look for, allowing for easy reflection of my investing approach. While my personal investment style focuses on GARP (Growth At Reasonable Prices), I still… Continue reading →

What is the ROA ratio and how to use it?

The Return on Assets (ROA) is a “profitability ratio” used to measure how much profit it can generate from its assets. It shows how efficient a company is at earning profits from utilising its economic resources or assets on the balance sheet.

The Return on Assets ratio explained. The Return on Assets (ROA) is a “profitability ratio” used to measure how much profit it can generate from its assets. It shows how efficient a company is at earning profits from utilising its economic resources or assets on the balance sheet. The assets ratio is a great way… Continue reading →

What is the ROC ratio and how to use it?

The Return on Capital (ROC) is a “profitability ratio” used to measure the efficiency in which a business allocates its capital to generate profits. Return on capital is one of the best ratio’s that investors can use to determine whether a business will make a viable investment opportunity. The capital return ratio shows how much operating income (EBIT) is generated for every dollar invested in capital.There are two types of capital return ratios: ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) and ROIC (Return on Invested Capital). Both are used when valuing the capital returns on a business and each have a place which we will explore further below.

The Return on Capital ratio explained. The Return on Capital (ROC) is a “profitability ratio” used to measure the efficiency in which a business allocates its capital to generate profits. Return on capital is one of the best ratio’s that investors can use to determine whether a business will make a viable investment opportunity. The… Continue reading →