PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) trades at a Sales Multiple of 2.7x, which is higher than the Consumer Staples sector median of 1.7x. While this makes PEP appear like a stock to avoid or sell if you own it, you might change your mind after gaining a better understanding of the assumptions behind the EV / Sales… Keep Reading
BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) trades at a P/E multiple of 17.3x, which is lower than the Financials sector median of 18.9x. While this makes BBT appear like a stock to add to your portfolio, you might change your mind after gaining a better understanding of the assumptions behind the P/E ratio. In this article, I will… Keep Reading
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR) has distributed 109.0% of its profits in the form of dividends over the last twelve months making the stock a prime candidate to be valued using a dividend discount analysis. Operating as a financial firm paying a dividend yield of 5.2%, could the small-cap stock be trading at an… Keep Reading
Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) most recent return on equity was an outstanding 23.2% in comparison to the Consumer Discretionary sector which returned 8.8%. Though Walt Disney’s performance over the past twelve months is highly impressive, it’s useful to understand how the company achieved its strong ROE. Was it a result of profit margins, operating efficiency… Keep Reading