Author: FAST Graphs

This instablog looks at the four example Central utilities covered in Part 3. This instablog will primarily look at valuation through the lens of FAST Graphs(TM). We consider this powerful graphing tool an essential first step...

This is the third in my series on investing in utility stocks based on the sector’s current valuation levels. The series was initially inspired by concerns that utility stocks may be overvalued because they had recently...

Introduction In part 1 of this series on utilities published on July 26, 2012, we looked at the utility sector with a broad brush. In this part 2, we will focus on utilities located in the western part of the United States. The...

This instablog looks at the five example Western utilities covered in part two. This instablog will primarily look at valuation through the lens of FAST Graphs(TM). We consider this powerful graphing tool an essential first step...

Introduction Recently, I’ve come across several discussions by dividend growth investors as to whether the utility sector is overvalued or not today. Therefore, I decided to look into the sector’s relative valuation...

Introduction In Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part series, we established the basic principles of valuation and provided evidence that backs those principles up. Then we demonstrated that valuation is a function of soundness...

Inter Parfums, Inc.: Small-cap Growth and Income at a Reasonable Price About Inter Parfums Inc. (IPAR): Directly from their website “In the nearly 30 years since its founding, Inter Parfums, Inc. has been selected as the...

Introduction In Part 1 of this series found here, we voiced the notion that there are two primary attributes, valuation and the rate of change of earnings growth, which prudent investors can use to forecast the potential future...

Introduction We believe there are two critical attributes that the prudent investor should consider before investing in a company (stock). Furthermore, these same two attributes can be used to calculate a reasonable expectation...