Fundamental

The Working Capital Ratio in Stock Analysis

The working capital ratio is a measure of a company’s efficiency and its near-term financial health. A company’s working capital can be positive or negative (depending on how much debt the company is carrying) and measures how much the company has available in liquid assets to build the business. The management of working [...]

The Power of ROIC

Return on invested capital (ROIC) is a fundamental financial metric used to analyze the level of profit generated by a company’s assets. ROIC is used to compare the efficiency of companies within a sector and is considered to be a highly reliable instrument for measuring investment quality. By determining the effectiveness of the [...]

Using a Discounted Cash Flow Calculator for
Stock Valuation

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is one of the primary tools used in stock research. Discounted cash flow valuation attempts to arrive at the value of a company or stock today, based on future earnings projections.
The Stock Research Pro DCF calculator calculator leverages Free Cash Flow (FCF) for valuation. FCF is a measure of [...]

What is Fundamental Analysis?

Fundamental analysis is the practice of studying the fundamentals of a company to determine if a business is a good investment. Fundamental analysis is a type of stock selection discipline that many consider to be the cornerstone of investing. Think of fundamental analysis as conducting a medical examination on a company to see [...]