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Business Model – Company value: Strong; Buffett’s preferred: Simple and understandable; Status: ✅; Explanation: Global packaging leader where the merger with Berry Global consolidates market share in essential consumer sectors. Economic Moat – Company value: Strong; Buffett’s preferred: Strong and durable advantages; Status: ✅; Explanation: Significant economies of scale and proprietary know‑how, with the announced 1‑for‑5 reverse stock split signaling continued restructuring of the combined entity.​ Management Quality – Company value: Moderate; Buffett’s preferred: Shareholder‑friendly; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: Dividend commitment and high yield support income investors, but recent complex M&A and dilution weigh on capital allocation quality.​ Return on Equity – 10‑year average: 23.5%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 15%; Status: ✅; Explanation: Long‑term average ROE remains excellent, though the larger equity base post‑merger will likely dilute future ROE levels.​ Return on Equity – Current: 4.2%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 15%; Status: ❌; Explanation: TTM ROE has dropped sharply to about 4.2% because of merger‑related expenses and the much higher reported equity balance around 11.7 billion dollars.​ Operating Margin – 10‑year average: 11.2%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 12%; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: Historical operating margins average roughly 11%, slightly below Buffett’s preferred threshold for high‑quality manufacturers.​ Operating Margin – Current: 9.8%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 12%; Status: ❌; Explanation: Current operating margin is under pressure around 10% due to integration costs and softer volumes.​ Debt to Equity Ratio – Company value: 1.27; Buffett’s preferred: Below 0.5; Status: ❌; Explanation: Financial leverage is high, with total debt estimated near 14.9 billion dollars versus equity of about 11.7 billion dollars.​ Net Debt to EBITDA – Company value: 3.4x; Buffett’s preferred: Below 2.0x; Status: ❌; Explanation: Net leverage of roughly 3.4 times EBITDA is elevated and implies cash flow must prioritize deleveraging over shareholder returns.​ Current Ratio – Company value: 1.20; Buffett’s preferred: Above 1.5; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: Liquidity is somewhat tight at about 1.2 times current liabilities, leaving limited buffer despite steady operating cash flow.​ Free Cash Flow – 5‑year average: 815 million dollars (described as volatile); Buffett’s preferred: Consistent and growing; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: Five‑year average FCF is solid but TTM free cash flow of roughly 725 million dollars is depressed by integration and transaction costs.​ Earnings Growth – 10‑year CAGR: 2.8%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 10%; Status: ❌; Explanation: Over the past decade earnings have grown in the low single digits, reflecting a mature, slow‑growing packaging market.​ Dividend Yield – Current: 6.29%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 4%; Status: ✅; Explanation: The stock offers an attractive yield above 6%, though the GAAP payout ratio currently exceeds 100% of reported earnings.​ Dividend Growth Streak – Company value: 25+ years; Buffett’s preferred: At least 10 years; Status: ✅; Explanation: Including the Bemis legacy record, Amcor has raised its dividend for more than 25 consecutive years and is recognized among dividend growth names.​ Price to Earnings Ratio – Current TTM: 27.53; Buffett’s preferred: Below 15; Status: ❌; Explanation: Using GAAP EPS of 0.30 dollars, the shares trade at about 27.5 times earnings, which is expensive against Buffett’s value threshold.​ Intrinsic Value (DCF) per share – Estimate: 4.85 dollars; Buffett’s preferred: Not applicable; Status: —; Explanation: A discounted cash flow model using TTM FCF of about 725 million dollars, 0% growth, 9% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth yields intrinsic value around 4.85 dollars per share.​ Intrinsic Value (P/E) per share – Estimate: 9.60 dollars; Buffett’s preferred: Not applicable; Status: —; Explanation: Applying a 10‑year median P/E of about 18 times to normalized EPS of 0.53 dollars implies fair value near 9.60 dollars per share.​ Intrinsic Value (P/B) per share – Estimate: 12.73 dollars; Buffett’s preferred: Not applicable; Status: —; Explanation: Using an industry median price to book near 2.5 times and current book value of roughly 5.09 dollars per share yields intrinsic value around 12.73 dollars.​ Current Stock Price – Company value: 8.26 dollars; Buffett’s preferred: Not applicable; Status: —; Explanation: The latest close on December 24, 2025 shows Amcor trading at about 8.26 dollars per share.​ Margin of Safety – Range: minus 70% to plus 35%; Buffett’s preferred: Above 25%; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: Relative to the three valuation methods, the stock looks overvalued versus DCF but undervalued versus P/B, producing a wide margin‑of‑safety range from negative 70% to positive 35%.​ Final Recommendation – Company value: HOLD; Buffett’s preferred: Not applicable; Status: ⚠️; Explanation: The shares offer a high yield and appear cheap on asset and normalized earnings metrics, but weak current ROE and high leverage suggest caution until merger synergies clearly lift EPS.Read more

Vertical Integration, Sovereign Backing, and Asymmetric Upside. CURRENTLY PRICED TO PERFECTION - INTERESTING AT $35-40 MP Materials represents the highest conviction idea in the sector for 2026.Read more

Company Overview Scully Royalty Ltd. (NYSE: SRL) is a Shanghai-based holding company (incorporated 2017, formerly MFC Bancorp Ltd.) with roots dating back to 1956.Read more

I've been taking a look at stocks that have been given preferential treatment by the US govt and found SLI ($2.50 US), who doesn't have significant Instutional investment yet. In fact, not only is Koch the only sizeable big money at $100M+ (purchased at $7.42/share), but the Department of Energy is the #1 investor at $225M and it received FAST-41 to get the (potentially) richest area of US lithium up and running.Read more

Exploration,completion of Innovative HPGR crushing saving energy costs at Rochestor mine. 2.5x's more throughput with economies of scale, shorter time on leach,higher recoveries.The addition of bolt-on ex Rye Patch properties taking acreage from 14,000acres to 46,000 acres with high grade Lincoln Hills ,Wilco and Gold Ridge.As is Rochestor has a 16 year mine life At Palmarejo with the acquistion of Fresnillo concessions another bolt-on needs no permitting,portals with underground mine access and haulage infrastructure.Read more

EMN – Eastman Chemical Company 1. Reliable & Growing Dividend - EMN has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.Read more

TDV Update: As we estimated in December’s Mining & Exploration Monthly Report, at gold prices around $3k, GFI’s share price should be trading closer to $50, as per its net asset valuation. By consolidating ownership of Gruyere, Gold Fields net asset valuation will obviously increase, however this will be offset by share dilution.Read more

Risks Dividend history is unstable Stock underperformed vs. industry and market in the past year Highly cyclical business – earnings depend heavily on commodity prices Catalysts Global demand for copper , especially from EVs, AI, and green infrastructure Grasberg mine in Indonesia and large-scale U.S. operations (e.g., Morenci, Bagdad) U.S. legislation may classify copper as a "critical mineral" , possibly introducing 10% tax credit Assumptions Where do you think revenue will be in 5 years time?Read more

Key Takeaways A strong presence in stable regions puts Barrick Gold in a good position to benefit from the next commodity super-cycle. Barrick's investment in human capital should ensure qualified personnel are available for developing markets.Read more