Finding The Edge
Even with pandemics linger the world, Visa could still record growth for its number of transactions processed. In Fiscal Year 2020, Visa recorded more than 140 B transactions – up 2% from the previous period. Here, We try to understand the Business Model of Visa, How the card company makes money.
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In 2016, Warren Buffett pay 32 B to buy aero parts supplier, Precision Catspart. At that time, the valuation for the maker of jet components is around 22 earnings multiple (P/E ratio = 22). In 2021, The Oracle says it is too much – too expensive. Here in Warren Buffett Investing Analysis, we try to look closer at that decision.
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In the Fiscal Year 2020, Nvidia’s “AI business” resumed its astronomic growth, revenue from the data-center segment spiked more than double (124%) from the previous period (from ~3B to 6.6 B). In our Nvidia earning analysis, we try to understand what is behind that impressive leap.
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Regarding its rising number of subscribers, Disney said that its streaming business does very well, even topping all the most optimistic estimations. In this analysis of the Disney Income Statement, we try to neutralize that euphoria.
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This isn’t Minecraft. We can’t build or improve our home online, no undo, copy-paste, or redo. The home improvement business is one of the most insulated industries from the online threat. Is this the only competitive advantage of HD (Home Depot)? We don’t think so.
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According to its Annual Report for Full Year 2020, Visa has 16B in cash, more than double the 2019 number with 7B. Why is The Card Giant piling so much cash? And Where did the money come from? Here we try to conduct a Balance Sheet Analysis of VISA.
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The competitive advantage of GE Healthcare could be testified in its long relationship -more than 15 years – with Vizient. Formerly known as Novation LLC, Vizient Inc is one of the largest GE Healthcare clients. This Texas-based company is a giant purchasing organization of medical equipment that represents more than 2,500 hospitals in the US. Its contract with GE Healthcare includes a CT imaging scanner and machine.
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Blockchain and Bitcoin are believed to revolutionize the financial industry since they offer more transparency, security, anonymity, and more cost-efficiency. Will this hot trend melt Visa’s “plastic” business? Here we make a SWOT threat analysis of VISA – another incumbent – disruptor episode.
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Our IBM income analysis begins with the declining trend of its Intellectual Property business. In the last 6 years, this “segment” decline more than 60% – a little bit ironic for the firm that is always at the top of the patent recipient in the world every year.
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Information overload in investing begins with our pursue to know everything, because we are created in the Image of God.
Continue reading “Information Overload in Investing: To be Omniscience”