Investment Guide
The core idea in long-term investing is simple. Buy quality companies at fair prices and let them compound over time.
Understanding the Key Metrics
Valuation
Measures how much you are paying for a company relative to its expected long-term earnings. We calculate it as P/E Ratio divided by expected long-term earnings growth. This is essentially the PEG ratio, but the key is that we use long-term expected earnings growth and normalize current earnings with estimates, so the metric becomes less noisy and more useful as a long-term valuation guide. A lower number means you pay less for each percentage point of future growth, which helps you avoid overpaying while still owning profitable, growing businesses.
Leverage
Measures how much long-term debt a company uses relative to its shareholders' equity. It is calculated as long-term debt divided by total equity. Companies with lower leverage are more resilient in downturns and can reinvest more of their earnings into growth instead of paying interest.
Momentum
Measures short-term price strength and investor sentiment using the Relative Strength Index (RSI). It is calculated from recent price changes and ranges from 0 to 100. It helps spot stocks that may be overhyped, so you avoid buying into euphoria — but it should never be the sole reason to buy or sell.
Dividend Yield
Measures how much cash a company pays back to shareholders compared to its stock price. It is calculated as annual dividend per share divided by the current share price. We use it as a simple sign that a company is mature, profitable, and generates more cash than it needs.
