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The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005 |
Enterprise Value Explained The enterprise value reminds all investors, large and small, that debt is a cost to the business.   |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2006 |
Enterprise Value, Explained Enterprise value (EV) represents a company's economic value -- the minimum someone would have to pay to buy it outright. It's an important number to consider when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2004 |
Enterprise Value Explained Don't neglect debt and cash when determining a company's price tag. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2004 |
When Debt Is Good vs. Bad Debt on a company's balance sheet can have two sides. Companies that can grow without using debt or issuing extra stock are in a more powerful position than others. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2006 |
When Debt Is Good Mortgage good, credit card debt bad. Investors, it's similar with companies. If a sizable chunk of income won't be eaten up by debt payment obligations, that means more flexibility and more opportunity. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool
June 21, 2006 |
Some Debt Is OK The important thing is the interest rate -- and your ability to pay. |
The Motley Fool
December 6, 2005 |
When Debt Is OK Is debt good or bad? The answer is that not all debt is alike -- and not all debt is bad. Along the same lines, as investors we shouldn't assume that any debt on a company's balance sheet is a bad thing. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Not All Debt Is Evil Debt-free companies can have their virtues, but debt has an undeserved bad rap with individual investors. When you find a company with debt, dig into the details. |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2004 |
Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt. |
The Motley Fool
April 4, 2005
Bill Mann |
Let's Talk About Debt, Baby Individual investors seem to fear companies with debt. There's a reason they call it "leverage," though. |
The Motley Fool
February 25, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Fools and Their Debt One out of three of you carries credit card debt. So what's your excuse? |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2004
Dave Braze |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt You can dig yourself out of the quicksand. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2006
Katrina Chan |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt Debt hovers like a carrion bird over a dying beast, often costing you more than 18% compounded monthly, month in and month out. You can't wish it away, but you can pay it down with determination. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004 |
Balance Sheet Basics Understanding the balance sheet can help you understand your investments. |
Finance & Development
June 1, 2005
Raghuram Rajan |
Straight Talk Debt Relief and Growth In a number of developed countries, debt relief for low-income countries has become an important political issue. Here's how to craft an optimal debt relief proposal. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
When Debt Collectors Come Knocking Be an informed consumer -- ideally before bad things such as debt collection agents show up at your door. You have more rights than you may think. Don't be bamboozled. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2006
Rex Moore |
Turning Debt Into a Double Portfolio Recovery is a small, disciplined company with an efficient business model, strong financials, and excellent management. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 11, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
How to Owe $40,000 by Doing Nothing Take your eye off the ball, and credit card debt can skyrocket. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2008
Mac Greer |
Fool Video: What Is Yahoo! Really Worth? Is Microsoft's offer to buy Yahoo! too low, too high, or just right? |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Getting Dirty With Debt Be wary of debt collectors, and consider investing in them! Learn about the debt collection industry to protect yourself in case they go after you. As a bonus, consider the industry as an investment opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Dividend Traps The allure of a large dividend isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Here is a look at companies with large dividends and the traps that await investors if they ignore how a company funds its dividend. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
The Market Cap Shortcut An easy way to get a quick handle on a company's valuation. |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2004 |
The Big Hole We're In The average household with credit cards owes a whopping $9,000. How much is your credit card debt really costing you, and what can you do? |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Lowrance Stays on Track The sonar and GPS equipment maker's balance sheet firms up after taking on a large chunk of debt to fund expansion. The company's free cash flow should continue to grow and its current 2.6% yield could continue to expand. |
AskMen.com
April 1, 2002
Rashmikant Patel |
Can Debt Be Good For You? This might surprise you, but debt is not always a bad thing. It depends on how it's being used and what kind of debt holder you are... |
The Motley Fool
July 10, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Invest or Pay Down Debt? The choice isn't as simple as you think. It all depends on whether, through investing, you're able to create value by earning more than the cost of your debt. So, rank your obligations, review your investing choices, and then act wisely. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2005
Rich Smith |
But It Doesn't Have Any Debt! Xybernaut's situation points to the myth of the clean balance sheet. It's a painful process, but by this time, investors have suffered so much hurt from the company's crashing share price that the incremental pain of investigating what went wrong is insignificant. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2005 |
Peek at a Balance Sheet Some assets can be bad, and some liabilities can be good. By studying a balance sheet, you can evaluate a company's current condition and also see whether its financial health is improving or failing. |
The Motley Fool
October 22, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Credit Cards Spur Suicides Massive debt is alarming, but there's hope. You can pay it off. |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
How to Reduce Your Debt There's hope -- you can be debt-free once again! Steps to becoming debt free. |
The Motley Fool
May 27, 2005
Timothy M. Otte |
Unlocking Hidden Debt The balance sheet doesn't always paint the whole picture. Fortunately, a quick review of the annual report section on leases and a good rule of thumb can unlock the true leverage picture, often with surprising results. |
AskMen.com
January 6, 2002
Rashmikant Patel |
Reduce Your Credit Card Debt Why not look at your present debt situation and develop a systematic debt reduction plan? |
BusinessWeek
October 6, 2003
Robert Barker |
A Better Way to Size Up a Company Forget p-e ratios. "Enterprise value" can give you a clearer picture |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Good Intentions Aren't Enough Americans have the right idea about money -- and are going about it all wrong. As with any resolution -- financial or otherwise -- you've got to start somewhere. Today, take one small step to find out how your money's working for you. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2006 |
What's So Bad About Credit Card Debt? Credit cards may be convenient, but they can also devour your financial future. Use them carefully. |
The Motley Fool
March 27, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Kick Your Stocks Up a Notch When looking for dividend-payers, don't simply screen out debt. A little well-managed debt can help a company earn great returns. |
The Motley Fool
February 2, 2005
Chris Cather |
What Is a "Strong" Balance Sheet? Knowing how to measure balance sheet strength will help investors add another tool to their arsenal. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
You May Owe More Money Soon Watch out -- credit card minimum payments are on the rise. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Portfolio Recovery on the Mend The market for bad debt may be showing signs of improvement. Investors love the news, pushing the stock up by more than 8% in Monday's midday trading. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2004
Philip Durell |
Alderwoods Back From the Dead Thanks to its debt reduction efforts, Alderwoods is resurrected. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
The Straight Dope on Debt Investors should keep their eyes peeled for at least one item on a company's balance sheet: long-term debt. How much debt should a company carry? |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2006
Steven Mallas |
Kraft's Confident Buyback Plan The supermarket staple serves up another helping of share repurchases. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 17, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Dana Stuck in Neutral The auto parts maker struggles with large losses, poor cash flow, and a weakening balance sheet. The company reported a loss of $8.50 per share, or $1.27 billion, which far exceeds its current $5.45 share price and $816 million market cap. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
Should You Delay Your Debt Payoff? Got a great APR and a plan to pay off a debt? There are pitfalls to putting off financial obligations. |
The Motley Fool
September 13, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
You, Too, Can Owe $100,000 on Credit Cards It's easy for your debt to skyrocket -- but you can still pay it off. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
The Coca-Cola Cash Cow The company continues its slow but steady growth. The stock is poised to beat the overall total market return in the coming years. |
The Motley Fool
August 14, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
General Growth Struggling but Still Strong: Fool by Numbers General Growth Properties released annual earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Balance Sheet Highlights... Ratio Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
April 3, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Alderwoods Passes On Death-care provider Alderwoods is snapped up by Service Corp. International. Since the share price is still a bit below the $20.00 per share being offered, it looks like the market agrees and isn't expecting a higher offer to come along. |
The Motley Fool
October 24, 2005
Rich Smith |
Why, Oh, Weyerhauser? Is a share buyback best for this debt-ridden wood products company? |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
M'm! M'm! Better Than Nothing Campbell's reports bland quarterly results. Investors, take note. |
