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Global Companies Make a 5% Net Profit Margin

By Andrew Stotz | Aug 29, 2018
Global companies has made a 5% net profit margin on average | #ChartOfTheDay

Chart of the Day: We have combined the financial statements of globally-listed non-financial companies into one for the past 23 years. The average number of companies included in this study was 12,586 per year and as of 2017, it was 17,159. Global net profit margin has averaged 5.1%.

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VMC: Mistake #7: Valuing a Stock Using the Calculated Beta

By Andrew Stotz | Aug 28, 2018
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Let’s move onto one of the most interesting subjects in valuation: beta. Discussing this crucial element of investing will helps us shed more light on the connected #7 top valuation mistake of valuing a stock using the calculated beta.

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Global Gross Profit Margin Is on Average 28%

By Andrew Stotz | Aug 27, 2018

Chart of the Day: We have combined the financial statements of globally-listed non-financial companies into one for the past 23 years. The average number of companies included in this study was 12,586 per year and as of 2017, it was 17,159. The gross profit margin has averaged 28.4% over the 23 years.

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The Ruling Top 5 Stocks

By Become a Better Investor | Aug 24, 2018

In our Top 5 this week, we check out an updated S&P 500 returns chart, discuss false investing promises, and examine the impact of the top 5 stocks on the market. All this and more…

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VMC: Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis for Investing

By Andrew Stotz | Aug 23, 2018
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Investors use a number of techniques to evaluate stocks before making a trade or long-term investment decision. The two core techniques used can broadly be divided into fundamental analysis and technical analysis.

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Unclear Management Succession at Supermax Corporation

By Become a Better Investor | Aug 22, 2018

Supermax Corporation Berhad is a Malaysian investment holding company focused on manufacturing and distribution of medical gloves. Since November 2017, there have been many changes in management and it’s currently unclear who is going to manage the company going forward.

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VMC: Mistake #6 – Underestimating Working Capital Investment

By Andrew Stotz | Aug 21, 2018
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When forecasting deviations from that trend, have a strong reason and tell the accompanying narrative accurately. There’s nothing wrong with forecasting a change or a difference from the past—just be able to back up your analysis. What a great opportunity to tell the story that you’re seeing!

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Chinese Tightening Supports Growth at Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper

By Become a Better Investor | Aug 20, 2018

PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk is the largest manufacturer of paper pulp, paper, and other paper-related products by sales in Indonesia and one of the largest in the world. Profitable Growth has shown a good trend since 2014.

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The Divisive Returns Gap

By Become a Better Investor | Aug 17, 2018
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In our Top 5 this week, we look at what makes a great investor, discuss overestimation at the market bottom and the top, and dive into recent passive investing claims. All this and more…

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Excellent Profitable Growth at Indonesia’s Biggest Coal Mining Company

By Become a Better Investor | Aug 16, 2018

PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk is the biggest coal mining company in Indonesia. Profitable Growth has consistently ranked in the top 10% which is among the top 33 out of 330 large Energy companies worldwide.

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