Articles Tagged 'Valuation'
Why Nike Stock Fell After Earnings Despite a Profit Beat
Nike beat profit estimates but expects sales to fall again this year. What the outlook means for China, margins, the dividend and the stock.
Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow (EV/FCF): The Cash Reality Check
EV/FCF compares what a whole company costs, debt included, with the free cash it produces. The article includes a calculator and industry ranges, and it shows how a company can make its free cash flow look better than it is.
Multiple Compression vs Expansion: Complete Guide & Calculator
A stock can fall on record earnings when investors start paying less for each dollar of profit. This article explains what makes P/E multiples shrink or grow and how that has played out in past market cycles, and it has a calculator for the effect on a stock’s return.
Enterprise Value vs Equity Value: The Complete Guide
Equity value is what a company’s shares are worth, and enterprise value adds its debt and takes away its cash. This guide explains which multiples go with each, using a simplified Netflix and Disney comparison, and it includes an enterprise value calculator.
Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) Ratio: Complete Guide
The price to free cash flow ratio compares a company’s market value with the cash it has left after capital spending. This article works through an example, explains how to read high and low values against other companies and includes a P/FCF calculator.
DCF Calculator & Formula: Complete Discounted Cash Flow Guide 2026
Complete DCF guide with free calculator. Learn the DCF formula, build DCF models, and calculate intrinsic value like Wall Street analysts.
ROIC: Complete Guide to Return on Invested Capital
Learn how to calculate and analyze ROIC (Return on Invested Capital). Includes formula, step-by-step examples, industry benchmarks, and free calculator.
P/S vs P/E Ratio: When to Use Each Valuation Metric
P/E compares a stock’s price with the company’s earnings and P/S compares it with its sales, so the two suit different companies. This article explains when each ratio works best, sector by sector, with case studies and a calculator that runs both.
Intrinsic Value vs Market Price: Understanding True Stock Worth
Learn the crucial difference between intrinsic value and market price, how to calculate true stock worth, and why prices diverge from fundamental value.
EV/EBITDA Ratio: The Valuation Metric Professionals Actually Use
Master the EV/EBITDA ratio that Wall Street professionals use daily. Learn to calculate, interpret, and apply this powerful valuation metric across industries.
Book Value per Share: Definition, Formula & Calculation Guide
Master book value per share (BVPS) with our comprehensive guide. Learn the formula, calculation methods, and how to interpret this key valuation metric.
FCF Yield: The Cash Return Metric Smart Investors Use
Master FCF Yield to evaluate real cash returns. Learn the formula, use our calculator, and understand why it matters more than dividends for value investing.
Free Cash Flow: Definition, Formula and Calculator
Learn what free cash flow is, how to calculate it with our formula and calculator, and why it's crucial for evaluating company value.
Enterprise Value: What It Measures and How to Calculate It
Learn what enterprise value measures, how to calculate it, and why it's the most complete valuation metric for analyzing companies.
Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B): Complete Guide & Calculator
Master the Price-to-Book ratio (P/B), a fundamental valuation metric. Learn calculation, interpretation, and when it works best with our interactive calculator.
PEG Ratio Explained: Formula, Calculator & Analysis Guide
Learn how the PEG ratio works with our interactive calculator, detailed formula guide, and real-world calculation examples.
Price to Earnings Ratio for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to P/E
Learn what the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio means, how to calculate it, and why it's crucial for stock valuation. Simple explanations with real examples.
What Is Market Capitalization and How It Is Calculated
Master market capitalization with our complete guide. Learn the simple formula, use our interactive calculator, understand cap categories from nano to mega, and discover practical trading applications.