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Why Amazon's P/E Ratio is Misleading and the Right Way to Value Them
Manage episode 478114385 series 3422773
Confused by Amazon’s PE ratio? Financial educator Brian Feroldi breaks down the six stages of a company’s life and reveals why traditional valuation metrics often fail. Learn how to analyze any stock, avoid common mistakes, and discover the tool that makes investing easier for everyone.
[00:01:00] Why PE ratio fails for Amazon and growth stocks.
[00:03:00] The six stages of a company’s business lifecycle explained.
[00:07:00] How to spot startups and hypergrowth companies in the market.
[00:11:00] Self-funding phase: when companies stop needing outside capital.
[00:13:00] Operating leverage: profits grow faster than revenue here.
[00:16:00] Capital return phase: dividends, buybacks, and mature companies.
[00:19:00] Three key numbers to identify a company’s current stage.
[00:26:00] Why Amazon’s valuation needs a different metric approach.
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Why Amazon's P/E Ratio is Misleading and the Right Way to Value Them
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Manage episode 478114385 series 3422773
Confused by Amazon’s PE ratio? Financial educator Brian Feroldi breaks down the six stages of a company’s life and reveals why traditional valuation metrics often fail. Learn how to analyze any stock, avoid common mistakes, and discover the tool that makes investing easier for everyone.
[00:01:00] Why PE ratio fails for Amazon and growth stocks.
[00:03:00] The six stages of a company’s business lifecycle explained.
[00:07:00] How to spot startups and hypergrowth companies in the market.
[00:11:00] Self-funding phase: when companies stop needing outside capital.
[00:13:00] Operating leverage: profits grow faster than revenue here.
[00:16:00] Capital return phase: dividends, buybacks, and mature companies.
[00:19:00] Three key numbers to identify a company’s current stage.
[00:26:00] Why Amazon’s valuation needs a different metric approach.
Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today.
Check out the Stock Simplifier here: Stock Simplifier.
What do Dave and Andrew recommend?
Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight. To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com.
Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein
For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at equity@einvestingforbeginners.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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