Value Investing News

J.M. Smucker Co.'s products include coffee, fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, health and natural foods, and beverages. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

The Boston Consulting Group doesn’t discount the role that stock buybacks can play in boosting near-term returns for some companies. But the firm’s research indicates that stock buybacks do not change investors’ estimates for long-term earnings-per-share growth, or induce them to accord a company a higher valuation multiple.

Hormel Foods Corp. company is a leading processor of branded, convenience meat products (primarily pork) for the consumer market. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

Searching for the best dividend stocks in the US...starting with the entire US listed stock universe and filtering down to 18 companies that have good dividends, business performance and conservative balance sheet and valuation

Review of CAG along 4 key questions:
Is the business good?
Are the intrinsic returns attractive?
Is the B/S sound?
Is the valuation reasonable?

When evaluating a company as a potential income investment you look at its calculated fair value, ability to generate cash, debt position and the net present value of its dividend stream compared to alternative “safe” investments. The advantages dividend stocks have over “safe” investments are potential capital appreciation and dividend growth.