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Microsoft and Oracle: Two Great Value Companies J. Royden Ward submits: Twice a year, I combine Warren Buffett’s and Ben Graham’s criteria for choosing stocks for a special feature in Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter, the publication I edit. To find investment opportunities for you, I looked for stocks with: Free cash flow of more than $20 million – cash needs include dividends, operating expenses, capital improvements and research.Net profit margin more than 15% – a good indicator of growth sustainability.Return on equity more than 15% – a barometer of future appreciation.Discounted cash flow value higher than current price – Standard & Poor’s is a good source to find discounted cash flow estimates.Market capitalization more than $1 billion – small companies not allowed.Standard & Poor’s rating of B+ or better – indicates financial stability and steady growth of earnings and dividends.Positive earnings growth during the past five years with no deficits – very important to adhere to.Dividends currently paid – always important and helps your return, too. I screened our Benjamin Graham Common Stock Database and found two high-quality companies that fit our criteria. Both companies are giants in the Information Technology sector, and both are producing impressive growth numbers.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Novell's Pending Private Takeover: Buyouts Are Back The 451 Group: Inorganic Growth submits: By Brenon DalyThe pending take-private of Novell (NOVL) underscores just how much private equity (PE) activity has rebounded since the credit crisis nearly shut down tech buyouts.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |