Category: Financials

Previously, we looked at analyzing the income statement, the cash flow statement, and the balance sheet for a great company – the Coca Cola Company.  Using these tools, we looked at the kinds of measures we want to see in an outstanding company for addition to our star list for investing.  Now, we will look…

Previously, we looked at the income statement and the cash flow statement.  Using these tools, we looked at the kinds of measures we want to see in an outstanding company for addition to our star list for investing.  We will continue this exploration with the balance sheet, and again we will use the Coca Cola…

Analysis of a great company – the cash flow statement Previously, we looked at the income statement and the kinds of measures we want to see in an outstanding company for addition to our star list for investing.  We will continue this exploration with the cash flow statement, and again we will use the Coca…

In order to start developing your star list of great companies, I want to do a series which gives you the tools you will need to screen and vet companies for your list.  To do this, you will rely on analysis of the income statement, the cash flow statement, and the balance sheet.  These key statements…

As value and quality investors, company financials play a critical role in finding great companies and knowing what price to pay for them. One question that might come up during the due diligence period is, can we trust the numbers that are being presented by the company? While accounting standards set certain requirements for financial…