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Alphabet - A Fundamental and Historical Valuation
☁️Business Overview Key Metrics Total: 11.5/17 +2 ✅✅ Projected Operating Margin: 36.47% +1 ✅ Projected 5-Year Revenue CAGR: 11.50% +2 ✅✅ Last 5-Year ROIC: 26.80% +1 ✅ Estimated Cost of Capital: 10.24% (lower than ROIC) +1 ✅ Last 5-Year Shares Outstanding CAGR: -2.53% +1 ✅ Projected 5-Year EPS CAGR: 13.22% +0 ⚠️ Projected 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 8.68% +1.5 ✅ Moody's Debt Rating: Aa2 +2 ✅✅ Morningstar Moat: Wide +0 ⚠️ Morningstar Uncertainty: Medium Alphabet is a growing company presenting a projected solid revenue and EPS growth above 10%, a wide moat resulting in an operating margin between ~30-40% and good capital allocation displaying a return on its invested capital (ROIC) almost 3 times the estimated cost of capital. The fact that it has been buying back shares during the previous years is always nice to see.Read more
ESPN’s NFL Power Play: How Disney’s Sports Engine Could Drive the Next Leg of Stock Growth
Key Takeaways Disney is entering a new growth phase with streaming finally reaching profitability and the Experiences division expanding rapidly. ESPN is emerging as a pivotal growth engine, with its partnership potential—especially with the NFL—set to redefine sports streaming.Read more
Netflix Potential Opportunity Due To Usage Of AI By Improving Profit Margin
About Netflix Q2 2025 results Netflix's second-quarter 2025 performance demonstrated a successful strategic shift towards mature, profitable growth. The company reported a 16% year-over-year revenue increase to $11.1 billion and a 46% surge in net income to $3.1 billion.Read more
This stock has it all: AI Cyber defence drones & ops
If you are looking to trade the newly formed Defence Holdings PLC in the USA, and join the U.K. defence rush to AI and cyber defence you need to read below. You may be wondering what an OTC pink stock is doing in my portfolio?Read more
Increasing revenue at high costs relies on membership to convert to spend
Update on Q3 Results Travelzoo's cost to acquire a member increased to $40, making it a net 0 gain on membership spend alone. Direct member acquisition costs of $2.9m represents $2.9m of revenue with only $0-0.725m recognized this quarter (average $0.36m).Read more
Fair Value Estimate: ~$16
RISKS: Search algorithm volatility; U.S./EU regulatory shifts in gambling; operator marketing budgets; integration risk (OddsJam/OpticOdds/Spotlight). Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation Assumptions Discount rate (WACC): 10% (small-cap, digital media).Read more
The "Easy Money" Is Gone: Why Alphabet Is Now a "Show Me" Story
The "Easy Money" Is Gone, But The "Smart Money" Is Staying: My Take on Alphabet If you look at the headlines, Alphabet looks like a giant under siege. The Department of Justice is at the door, and competitors like ChatGPT are nipping at Search’s heels.Read more
The company that turned a verb into a global necessity and basically runs the modern internet, digital ads, smartphones, maps, and AI.
1. Digital Ad Dominance That Prints Cash Alphabet is the undisputed heavyweight champion of digital advertising — responsible for nearly 30% of global ad spend.Read more
Trends in Cloud and Advertising Will Deliver Steady Revenue Growth
Key Takeaways Google’s dominance in search, and digital advertising industry growth will remain in tact. Cloud computing trends will support Google Cloud revenue growth Alphabet may implement AI slightly slower, but won’t fall behind Current estimates on costs per generative AI query are prohibitive to profitability Until processing power improves and makes generative AI cheaper, Google is unlikely to lose much market share.Read more
