This post discusses the investment prospects of L G Balakrishnan & Bros., Oriental Carbon & Chemicals, and Associated Alcohols & Breweries. Convergence The Past One-year Performance of L G Balakrishnan & Bros. illustrates the Importance of Margin of Safety in Stock Investing In April 2023, when we previously discussed it, we were bullish on the … Continue reading L G Balakrishnan, Oriental Carbon, Associated Alcohols
Category: Equity research
Stock Musings – Lincoln Pharma, Dynemic Products, Pakka
LINCOLN PHARMA The stock of Lincoln Pharma is up 90 percent in the last year, a commendable feat considering its low earnings growth, mediocre working capital management, and sluggish capital allocation. However, it is not a poor-quality stock. The stock has good fundamentals, such as a debt-free balance sheet and a high and stable gross … Continue reading Stock Musings – Lincoln Pharma, Dynemic Products, Pakka
Analysis: Q3FY24 Results – II
This post discusses the financial performance of Meghmani Organics, RACL Geartech, and Kovai Medical Center & Hospital for the quarter ended 31 Dec. 2023 and their investment prospects considering these results. Meghmani Organics Meghmani Organics (MOL) reported its Q3FY24 (quarter ended 31 Dec. 2023) results on Jan. 30, 2024. This quarter's financial performance is a … Continue reading Analysis: Q3FY24 Results – II
Analysis: Q3FY24 Results – I
This post discusses the financial performance of three stocks – Control Print, SRG Housing, and CSB Bank - for the quarter ended 31 Dec. 2023 and our perspective on the respective stocks’ investment prospects considering these results. Control Print Control Print reported its Q3FY24 results on Jan. 22, 2024. Sales and operating profit were up … Continue reading Analysis: Q3FY24 Results – I
Disparity in Markets
The Disparity between Stock and Money Markets: A Cause for Concern This week was an eventful one. On Tuesday, the IMF in its Jan. 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, revised upward the world economic output growth to 3.1 percent – 20 basis points higher than projected in its Oct. 2023 outlook. India’s GDP growth … Continue reading Disparity in Markets
Tapping Collective Intelligence
Informed decisions don't always lead to good outcomes. Tap into collective intelligence to improve the quality of your investment decisions. The core skill of an equity analyst is the ability to analyse and value a stock to determine its investment prospects. However, making judgments based on insights gained through the analysis and valuation, and the … Continue reading Tapping Collective Intelligence
Choosing the Right Investment Advisor
Choosing the Right Investment Advisor and Building a Purposeful Relationship involves evaluating his expertise and trustworthiness Investing in the stock market, and profiting from that endeavour sustainably, requires an investor to understand an individual stock’s business fundamentals, its growth prospects, and the general market trend. He then needs to estimate an intrinsic value for the … Continue reading Choosing the Right Investment Advisor
RACL Geartech’s Dream Run in the Stock Market
Evaluating the Investment Potential of RACL Geartech RACL Geartech would be one of the best investment decisions I have ever made, but one of my worst investment decisions too. I first purchased the stock at ₹67 per share in September 2018, which I consider one of my best investment decisions. But almost a year later, … Continue reading RACL Geartech’s Dream Run in the Stock Market
A Quality Stock, But at a Premium Valuation
Control Print’s Recent Performance Analysis & Investment Stance Update Control Print has reported better earnings growth and profitability for the past two years. Its stock price performance over the past two years reflects this improved profitability. The stock has gained 17 percent in 2022 and 150 percent in 2023. We first discussed ‘Control Print’ in … Continue reading A Quality Stock, But at a Premium Valuation
Margin of Safety: A Protective Barrier Against the Risks of Investing
How to Invest Wisely with the Margin of Safety Principle. Investing is a matter that should not be taken lightly. The benefits of investing will only come to those who are serious about it. A serious investor is someone who understands the fundamental principles of investing and works hard to apply them to grow their … Continue reading Margin of Safety: A Protective Barrier Against the Risks of Investing









