Fundamental Analysis Lecture with Pranjal
Introduction
- Curfew Classes: Educational sessions on investing
- Focus on fundamental analysis using Finology Ticker: ticker.finology.in
- Plan: Simple videos initially, increasing in complexity over time
Overview of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
- FMCG Company: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
- Examples: Soap, Shampoo, Detergent
- Market Cap: Rs. 4.5 lakh crore
Key Concepts
Market Capitalization
- Definition: Total value to buy 100% of a company
- HUL Market Cap: Rs. 4.5 lakh crore
- Formula: Share price x Number of shares
- Example: Rs. 2190 (share price) x 216 crore shares
PE Ratio (Price to Earnings Ratio)
- PE Ratio Definition: Price you pay for one share relative to its one-year earnings
- Important Terms:
- Price (P): Current share price
- Earnings (E): Earnings per share (EPS)
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS Definition: Net profit divided by the number of shares
- Example: HUL's EPS is Rs. 28
- PE Formula: Share price ÷ EPS
Analyzing PE Ratio
- HUL's PE Ratio Example: Rs. 2190 (share price) ÷ Rs. 28 (EPS) = 70 PE
- Historical PE Comparison: Compare current PE with historical PE to gauge company's valuation
- Profit Growth: Assess historical profit growth to justify PE changes
Practical Example: HUL
- Current PE Ratio: 70
- Profit Growth:
- Last 1 year: 15%
- Last 3 years: 13%
- Last 5 years: 10%
- Historical PE Trends: Historically ranged from 27 to 50 PE, currently at 70 PE
Practical Example: Colgate
- Current PE Ratio: 39
- Historical PE Trends: Ranged from 40 to 50 PE
- Profit Growth:
- Last 1 year: 15%
- Last 3 years: 10%
- Last 5 years: 7%
- Conclusion: Interest grows if PE is lower than historical average despite strong performance
Market Cap Insight
- Compare market caps of companies across industries
- Example: Deciding between HUL (FMCG) and Infosys (IT)
Conclusion
- Understand fundamental analysis concepts like Market Cap, PE Ratio, and EPS
- Compare figures historically to make informed decisions
- Upcoming Classes: Build on concepts learned
Additional Resources
- Academy of Value Investing: Detailed course on value investing
- Model Portfolio Service - Idea Back: Recommended stocks and model portfolio
- Ticker Account: Create your account to practice fundamental analysis
See you in the next class at 7 PM!