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Is CSL’s share price justified?
Roger Montgomery
September 21, 2018
What makes a share price expensive? With insane valuations now commonplace, UK-listed global asset manager, Schroders, recently addressed this very question, contrasting the fortunes of two of Australia’s biggest companies – CSL (ASX:CSL) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO). What they found makes essential reading. continue…
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Just do it – how Nike’s $6bn loss was really its gain
Joseph Kim
September 17, 2018
The marketing gurus at sports apparel behemoth Nike recently launched a controversial advertising campaign in the U.S featuring one Colin Kaepernick. For those that don’t follow American Football or gridiron, Colin Kaepernick was once a star quarterback in the National Football League who generated significant controversy and debate following his decision to kneel during the National Anthem before games to protest police brutality. continue…
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Could Freightways Surprise on the Upside?
Tim Kelley
September 13, 2018
One business we have admired (and owned) for quite some years is NZ-listed Freightways Limited (NZX:FRE), which provides express package services throughout New Zealand, as well as information management and mail services. continue…
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Steadfast delivers a reassuring set of numbers
Roger Montgomery
September 10, 2018
Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) is the largest general insurance broker network and group of underwriting agencies in Australasia. It also has growing operations in Asia and Europe. Two of our funds own shares in the company, so we were eager to read its FY2018 results. Here are our initial impressions. continue…
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Build it and they will come – growth stories and high multiples
Joseph Kim
September 10, 2018
One of the fundamental aspects of price discovery in the market is the speed at which participants are willing to price in future expectations for a business, adjusted for potential risks in execution. continue…
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Was the Wesfarmers full year result as bad as the headline numbers indicated?
Roger Montgomery
September 3, 2018
On 15 August, Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) reported their full year earnings result. The result came in slightly higher than consensus, primarily as a result of a stronger performance from the discount department store businesses. continue…
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Strong results for IDP Education
Stuart Jackson
September 3, 2018
English language testing and international student placement company IDP Education released another strong set of result for the 12 months to June 2018. Net profit after tax increased 24 per cent while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 30 per cent relative to the prior year. continue…
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An Online bellweather thanks to TradeMe
Roger Montgomery
August 30, 2018
Recently, New Zealand-based TradeMe (ASX:TME) reported its FY18 results. Think of this business as a combination of Ebay, Seek, Realestate.com.au and Carsales.com.au. continue…
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What can Origin’s earnings result tell us about the importance of cash-flow conversion?
Joseph Kim
August 29, 2018
One area of investing that is often overlooked or underappreciated by the market is a company’s ability to generate cash-flow rather than earnings in a Profit and Loss statement. This fact may seem obvious to small business owners, but it is cash-flow that is the lifeblood of a business that allows a company to make profit, reinvest into the business and provide a return to the owners and shareholders. continue…
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Retailers could soon feel the heat from a cooling property market
Roger Montgomery
August 28, 2018
Recent reporting season results tell a story of falling property prices and rising indebtedness. This is starting to hurt property speculators, lenders and builders, and could soon impact many retailers due to the negative ‘wealth effect’ on consumer sentiment. continue…
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