What does Roger Montgomery consider when valuing businesses?
Whilst most investors are obsessed with earnings and dividends, Roger Montgomery always considers how much money has been put in to a business to get earnings and dividends out. So what does Roger look at when valuing a business? 1. Equity on the balance sheet how much is there? Make sure it isnt full of accounting hot air (goodwill). 2. ROE how profitable is the business historically and looking into the future? 3. Discount rate what return do you want from the investment? 4. How much money is being retained and compounded by the company, and how much is being paid out. Roger also answers a viewer question about Telstra, valuing the business around $3.00. Watch the interview. Sign up free to Peter Switzer’s latest personal finance and financial planning news at switzer.com.au.
Roger Montgomery is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger has over three decades of experience in funds management and related activities, including equities analysis, equity and derivatives strategy, trading and stockbroking. Prior to establishing Montgomery, Roger held positions at Ord Minnett Jardine Fleming, BT (Australia) Limited and Merrill Lynch.
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