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SM Prime Holdings Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 13, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of SM Prime Holdings Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has been in the top 3 since 2012, driven by a strong profit margin.

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Room for Growth – Only 5% of Population in Asia Has GDP Per Capita Over US$10,000

By Andrew Stotz | Apr 12, 2017

Chart of the Day: Singapore and Hong Kong have the highest per capita GDP. China’s per capita GDP is impressive given the size of the population. India could expand per capita GDP for decades if helped by gov’t policy.

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1% Population Growth in Asia, India Growing 2x China

By Andrew Stotz | Apr 11, 2017

Chart of the Day: India growing 2x China. Above average growth in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan have the slowest growth. In Japan, the population is shrinking.

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Cebu Air Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 10, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Cebu Air Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has improved to World Class from #9 in 2013.

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What the Newspapers Don’t Report

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 7, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of April 3 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we examine a classic investing strategy, discover what traits active investors need, and discuss the dirtiest words in finance. All this and more…

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A Rising PetroChem Power Player in Indonesia

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 6, 2017

PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk (TPIA) is the largest petrochemical company in Indonesia. PT Barito Pacific Group Tbk (BRPT IJ) owns 50% and Siam Cement PCL (SCC TB) owns 31%. Profitable Growth has improved to World Class from being the worst in 2012.

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Philippine-listed Companies Pay 8% for the Funds Used to Run Their Businesses

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 5, 2017

WACC Survey: Our recent survey shows that the average Philippine-listed company pays 8.2% for the money it uses to run its business, also referred to as WACC. About 30% of these funds come from borrowing.

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Indonesia-listed Companies Pay 12% for the Funds Used to Run Their Business

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 4, 2017

WACC Survey: Our recent survey shows that the average Indonesia-listed company pays 11.6% for the money it uses to run its business, also referred to as WACC. About 30% of these funds come from borrowing.

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Learning Valuation: PT AKR Corporindo Tbk

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 3, 2017

Learning Valuation: AKR was born as a small chemical trading business over 55 years ago in Surabaya; and it has grown to become one of Indonesia’s largest private sector distributors of basic chemicals, petroleum, logistics and supply chain solutions.

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Holcim Philippines, Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | Apr 3, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Holcim Philippines, Inc., so here it is. HLCM has maintained its World Class rank on Profitable Growth since 2012.

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