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Cboe Global Markets will thrive with a future PE of 28.91x leading to growth
Metrics Used in Calculation For CBOE Global Markets, I employed two-stage models for both DCF and DDM analysis given the company's established market position with potential for different growth phases: 1. Two-Stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model Phase 1 (Years 1-10) : 8% free cash flow growth reflecting CBOE's strong market position and expanding derivatives business Phase 2 (Perpetual) : 3% growth rate aligned with long-term economic growth expectations Projects free cash flows over 10 years plus terminal value using perpetual growth model 2.Read more
Anticipating Steady Growth for iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
The investment seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index composed of U.S. equities in the aerospace and defense sector. The index measures the performance of the aerospace and defense sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by SPDJI.Read more
From Legacy to Cloud: A Valuation of Microsoft’s Evolving Business Model
☁️ Business Overview Founded in 1975, Microsoft began as a personal computing software pioneer but has since undergone a profound transformation. Once defined by Windows and Office , the company has strategically reinvented itself through bold investments in cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and platform ecosystems like GitHub and LinkedIn. Today, Microsoft’s core growth engine is Azure , its cloud platform, which—alongside enterprise SaaS products like Office 365 and Dynamics —is driving both scalability and profitability.Read more
Industry Tailwinds, Increased Monetization and Changing Cost Structure Will Lead To Higher Cash Flows
Key Takeaways Spotify is wisely focusing on long-term objectives over short-term profitability. Leverage will shift from labels (suppliers) to Spotify (the aggregator) as scale continues to grow.Read more
Heineken's Future Cash Flows Will Drive Value Beyond Expectations
1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method The DCF method is central to this valuation.Read more
GE Vernova revenue will grow by 13% with a future PE of 64.7x
Revenue Growth : GE Vernova is expected to grow its revenue by 13% , contributing to a total revenue of US$77 billion. Earnings Forecast : Estimated earnings for 2030 are US$4.2 billion , translating into a market capitalization of US$270.06 billion , based on a 64.68x price-to-earnings ratio.Read more
Samudera Shipping Sets Course for Long-Term Value with Fleet Modernization
An Editorial: Samudera Shipping (S56) – Navigating Volatility Towards Value Samudera Shipping Line Ltd (S56), a key player in Asia's marine shipping landscape, finds itself at a fascinating juncture. Our recent comprehensive valuation analysis, leveraging Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Dividend Discount Model (DDM), and Market Multiples, suggests a synthesized fair value range of SGD 1.10 to SGD 2.20 per share.Read more
Highest Margin of Safety in the Luxury car business segment
Porsche (P911) is a profitability and cash flow leader among luxury car stocks (incl. mass luxury), right behind Ferrari (the latter being grossly overvalued from an intrinsic value point of view).Read more
Old, tired, lacking innovation, limited market
Boring, old, fusty SMSI eeking out an existence until the CEO throws in the towel. Ask these questions: What is the market potential for their latest software seeing that their main product is not available on all US networks, it's made for families, needed by one parent, who can be bothered to pay $10-20 (avg.) monthly for a software that their kids WON'T use - max 16m potential shoppers.Read more