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Demo – The Forecasting Tool Powered by FAST Graphs

Introduction The 5 Forecasting Calculators are found under the Forecasting tab. These are used to perform performance calculations using the estimates provided. Each Calculator has 11 different valuation lines with clickable points for each of the four quarters in the fiscal year. The Estimates Forecasting Calculator is the default calculator when going to the Forecasting …

UGI Corp.: FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud Video

Introduction I am going to be discussing UGI Corp – a divided paying stock. UGI Corp. operates as a holding company that engages in the distribution, storage, transport, and marketing of energy products and services. It operates through the following segments: AmeriGas Propane; UGI International; Midstream and Marketing; and UGI Utilities. The AmeriGas Propane segment …

Oracle: All Important Fundamental Metrics Say Buy

Introduction Oracle (ORCL) was founded in 1977 and today is one of the largest enterprise grade database, middleware and application software providers in technology. Although the company has been slow to adopt cloud computing, it has expanded its operations in recent years. Today the company offers cloud solutions and services that customers can use to …

Demo – Introducing FAST Graphs

Introduction FAST Graphs, the powerful fundamentals analyzer software tool, is all about calculating fair value, or what we refer to as True Wort.  The graph creates a fair value reference line, as well as a market-driven normal P/E ratio valuation calculation.  The graph is interactive, which allows you to point to the triangles (on the …

FedEx vs UPS – Which Will Deliver More to Your Portfolio?

Introduction United Parcel Service (UPS) Description United Parcel Service, Inc. UPS operates as a logistics and package delivery company that provides supply chain management services. Its logistics services include transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ground freight, ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, insurance, and financing. The firm operates through the following segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International …

Corporate Debt Out-Of-Control Or Smart Business: Part 2

Introduction In part 1 found here, Why Record Corporate Debt Might Not Be So Bad: 8 Debt-Laden Blue Chips – Part 1 of this two-part series, I pointed out that low interest rates have been a strong motivating factor for publicly traded companies to utilize debt over equity to finance their operations. Simply stated, it is a …

Bank OZK (NAS:OZK)

Introduction I was asked to cover the Bank OZK by a subscriber back in 2018, where I produced a video.  Bank OZK was not a company that I had personally invested in, but when I was asked to look at it I was quite enthralled with this company, and I don’t mind saying that today …

Here’s A Growth Stock Story – II VI, Inc.

II VI Growth Story In light of what’s been going on with the pandemic I thought I might change things up a little bit with this video and show you kind of a growth stock story, and more than that, a company that’s had really tremendous momentum here in spite of what’s been going on …

NetApp: High-Quality Dividend Growth Stock

Introduction In today’s uncertain investing world, I believe it is extremely important to first and foremost focus on safety and quality.  Since my primary investment focus is now on dividends and dividend growth, safety to me is primarily about valuation along with dividend coverage and predictability.  Most long-term followers of mine know me as Mr. …

Lowe’s Companies Inc. FAST Graphs Analysis

Introduction Today I am going to take a look at Lowe’s through the lens of FAST Graphs. It’s a company that I’ve been really in love with for many, many years.  As many of you know me as Mr. Valuation, I tend to be very, very disciplined about valuation.  Lowe’s is a stock that I’ve …