Different Stock Valuation Methods – Reliance Industries

In this article, I will be discussing the various stock valuation methods used to arrive at a fair value or the target price for the company. To illustrate this, I will take Reliance Industries to explain the different stock valuation methods. [1] Stock Valuation Method – Peer Comparison In this valuation method, we compare a company’s […]

5 Large Cap Stocks Offering Multibagger Returns

Given the benefits of compounding, good quality large cap stocks are the best way for investors to get multibagger returns over a longer period of time. If an investor would just buy shares of established large cap stocks and hold them for a long period of time, the process of compounding that these stocks offer […]

Nifty 50 Earnings – Q2 FY 2019 – Analysis

On year-on-year basis (from Q2 FY 2018 to Q2 FY 2019), Nifty 50 earnings – Q2 FY 2019* showed a growth of 8.19%. In comparison, average stock prices went down by 2.49% during the same period**. *Based on 44 companies which have declared results **Based on stock prices as on 12th November for each year. Current PE Valuation of […]

Stock Market Outlook for Next 12 Months

Over the past few days I have heard much about not being out there with my recommendations and stock market outlook. This is true. I have been very passive over the last few weeks. This is in stark contrast to how I usually go about my affairs. Part of the reason why I have not […]

How do you prepare for a stock market correction?

Before I start, let me assure you this – you are not the only one who is thinking about a stock market correction. In fact, my sense is that the number of investors waiting on sidelines or those who have built a portfolio to benefit from a stock market correction far exceeds long-term investors. Thanks […]

Expected Return in Large Cap Stocks

I have consistently advocated investing in large cap stocks for the last about 2 years. Naturally, I find it hard to agree with those who have an overwhelmingly clear view that – Companies belonging to a large index like the Nifty and the BSE Sensex are a waste of time. Somebody recently asked me my […]

Best Valuation in IT Stocks at Current Prices

The recent correction in stock markets has brought down valuation for many sectors. Amongst others, Valuation in IT Stocks has come down significantly post the demonetization move by the Government. Keep in mind that IT stocks were already operating in a difficult environment post Brexit and on the back of all the negativity created by […]

Large Cap Vs Small Cap Stocks – Valuation Differential

All prices and growth figures based on close of trading day on 18th November 2016. Over the past few years, mid and small cap stocks have run far ahead of their large cap peers in terms of valuations. Many mid and small cap stocks have given multi-bagger returns while large cap stocks have in comparison underperformed […]

Opportunities From Demonetization in the Long Term

Before I get to the impact and opportunities from demonetization over short, medium or long term, I would like to put out 3 disclaimers: Disclaimer on demonetization: The last time we had such an event was in 1978. That was a time when there was no ATM, internet or online banking; there were no cell phones […]