Monday, December 17, 2007

circle of competence


Outstanding businesses
  • are understandable
  • have strong balance sheet
  • have good economics (i.e., free cash flow that will grow, pricing power, high return on equity, and bright prospects)
  • have competitive advantages

Competent management

  • capable management
  • rational capital allocators
  • appropriate incentives
  • a shareholder orientation
  • share ownership by management

Great price

  • companies that trade at 75 percent or less of economic value
  • competitor analysis
  • multiple comparisons
  • present value of future owner earnings

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