by KenFaulkenberry | Dec 16, 2012 | Investment Analysis
The balance sheet is a summary of assets, liabilities, and net worth (book value) at a specific point in time. The balance sheet is the foundation of the entity.
Whether an investor is looking for dividends, value, quality, or companies with sustainable competitive advantages, the foundation of each strategy is finding companies with a sound balance sheet. This is because the financial position of the entity affects everything it does and is able to achieve.
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by KenFaulkenberry | Dec 9, 2012 | Z- Uncategorized
The Piotroski F-Score Test is a value investment analysis tool to identify stocks of companies with good fundamentals and eliminate stocks of weak companies. Piotroski developed a 9 point F-score ranking system that has produced an incredible performance record of finding quality investments.
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by KenFaulkenberry | Apr 11, 2012 | Z- Uncategorized
The purpose of financial statements is investment analysis using the financial position (Balance Sheet), profitability (Income Statement) and operating, investing, and financing activities (Cash Flow Statement) of a company.
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by KenFaulkenberry | Mar 21, 2012 | Investment Analysis
Operating cash flow (OCF) is cash generated from normal operations of a business. As part of the Cash Flow Statement the cash flows of the operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities are segregated so the analyst can get a clear picture of the cash flows of all the company’s activities.
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