Mr. Valuation
3M Company: It Didn’t Take a Crystal Ball to See That It Was Overvalued: Part 3
2018-05-31
Introduction 3M Company 3M Company is a perfect example of a blue-chip Dividend Aristocrat company where Mr. Market has a long history of valuing it at a higher multiple of earnings than other lesser quality companies with similar fundamentals. Regular readers of my work will attest to the fact that I am an avid proponent […]
When is the PEG Ratio Superior to the P/E Ratio? Part 2
2016-11-03
Introduction Financial metrics such as P/E ratios, price to cash flow ratios, PEG ratios, price to sales ratios, price to book value, and many others, should be thought of as tools in the investor’s toolbox. They can all be useful when appropriately utilized towards putting together a successful stock portfolio. However, just as you wouldn’t […]
Choosing Common Stocks That Make Sense for Your Retirement Portfolio: Part 2
2015-09-17
Introduction Choosing the most appropriate stocks for the common stock portion of your retirement portfolio is vitally important. In part 1 of this series found here I presented the 6 broad categories of stocks (businesses) that renowned mutual fund manager Peter Lynch presented in his best-selling book “One Up On Wall Street.” I contend that […]
Five Fast Growing Dividend Stocks vs. Five Fast Growing Growth Stocks Paying No Dividends
2010-11-25
Introduction This article will review 10 fast growing stocks that we feel are in the sweet spot for investors interested in above average total return. In order to be considered a fast-growing company, the stock has to have demonstrated a consistent rate of change of earnings growth of between 15%-25%. We consider this the sweet […]