Posts Tagged ‘equity analysis’
Overly Optimistic Revenue Forecasts: The #1 Valuation Mistake (and How to Avoid It)
What Is the #1 Valuation Mistake? Overly optimistic revenue forecasts are the most common and damaging mistake in company valuation. Research on the 540 largest companies in Asia shows that analysts miss revenue forecasts by approximately 10% on average, with an estimated 15% optimistic bias. Since revenue is the foundation of every valuation model —…
Questions to Expect in a Case Competition
Part 1 of 6: Revenue Questions Over the years, I’ve been a judge in various case competitions from the CFA Research Challenge to the SCG Bangkok Business Challenge at Sasin. On top of sitting on that side of the ‘bench’, I’ve also racked up thousand hours of presenting experience as a sell-side analyst to fund…
What to Expect on the CFA Level 2 Exam
If you’re reading this then you’ve already probably passed your CFA Level 1 exam and are getting ready to register and study for Level 2. (Either that or you’re getting yourself prepared for the long road to CFA charterholder status well in advance of all three!) As discussed in the first blog post of this…
A Complete Guide to the CFA Equity Investments Topic
Of the many degrees and credentials a financial professional can hold, the designation of CFA charterholder could be considered the ‘gold standard.’ Many candidates even waive graduate school in favor of the CFA exams due to the rigorously focused Candidate Body Of Knowledge (CBOK) that must be learned to pass all three levels. Though the…
The Difference Between Stock Value and Stock Price
It’s easy to assume that a company’s stock value correlates with its price, but this isn’t always the case. There’s an important distinction between the two. When considering any investment, investors should carry out due diligence to understand the difference between the two and know exactly why it matters. A company’s stock price can be…