• IFB362: Why Some Stocks Always Seem Expensive

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast

IFB362: Why Some Stocks Always Seem Expensive

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast, episode 362. Today, Dave and Andrew explore the concept of competitive advantage period (CAP), a valuation tool associated with Michael Mauboussin. They'll discuss how CAP helps explain why certain businesses maintain higher valuations over longer periods and its implications for investors. [00:00:32] Introducing competitive advantage period (CAP), a valuation concept associated with Michael Mauboussin's writings. [01:08] CAP explained: Period where outstanding businesses maintain excess returns due to competitive advantages. [02:38] CAP helps explain why certain companies have higher valuations for longer periods. [04:09] Traditional 10-year DCF models may be too short for companies with strong moats. [06:32] Scale economy shared: A self-reinforcing moat that strengthens as a company grows. [09:40] Companies like Visa and Mastercard strengthen moats by working with potential competitors. [15:24] Market may value companies differently based on expected duration of competitive advantage. [17:42] CAP valuation must be logical; unreasonable growth projections can lead to absurd results. Today's show is sponsored by: Go to shipstation.com and use code INVESTING to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Go to monarchmoney.com/BEGINNERS for an extended 30 day free trial! Get two hundred fifty dollars when you join Ramp. Go to ramp.com/BEGINNERS Start building your dreams with Bluehost.com Find great investments at Value Spotlight Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com Start learning how to value companies here: DCF Demystified Link SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
Show more Show less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about IFB362: Why Some Stocks Always Seem Expensive

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available