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“Economic moat” is a term that refers to the ability of a business to maintain a competitive advantage over its competitors. The analogy refers to the moats that surrounded medieval castles and served as a protective barrier. Ways a company can create an economic moat include creating advantages in size, intangible assets, value, and high switching costs. The term “economic moat” was made popular by the legendary investor Warren Buffett. Harvard MBA Indicator
September 25, 2022 The Harvard MBA indicator generates long-term market signals based on the proportion of new Harvard MBA graduates who take jobs in the securities markets. 10-K
September 25, 2022 10-K is a comprehensive report annually submitted by public companies on their financial performance. 10-Q SEC Form
September 25, 2022 Form SEC 10-Q is a comprehensive statement of financial results filed quarterly by all public companies with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Addition Rule for Probabilities
September 25, 2022 The addition rule for probabilities consists of two rules or formulas, one of which takes into account two mutually exclusive events, and the other two non-mutually exclusive events. Adjusted EBITDA
September 25, 2022 Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurring, non-recurring and non-recurring items that may distort EBITDA. Adjusted Present Value (APV)
September 25, 2022 APV is the net present value of a project or company if funded solely by equity plus the present value of the financial benefits. Alternative Depreciation System (ADS)
September 25, 2022 The Alternative Depreciation System (ADS) is a method that allows taxpayers to calculate the amount of depreciation the IRS allows them to take on certain business assets. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
September 25, 2022 Analysis of variance, or ANOVA, is a statistical technique that separates observed data of variance into different components for use in additional tests. Asset Valuation
September 25, 2022 Asset valuation is the process of determining the fair market value of an asset. Autocorrelation
September 25, 2022 Autocorrelation is the degree of similarity between a given time series and its lagged version over successive time intervals. Average Selling Price (ASP)
September 25, 2022 The term average selling price refers to the price at which a certain class of goods or services is usually sold. Backlog
September 25, 2022 The term “work in progress” refers to the accumulation of work that has not been completed in a timely manner. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS)
September 25, 2022 Basic earnings per share (EPS) tells investors how much of a firm’s net income comes from each common share. Blue Ocean
September 25, 2022 The Blue Ocean is considered (from a marketing point of view) as yet an untapped or uncontested market space.
– The term was coined by Chang Kim and René Mauborgne in Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Free Market Space and Eliminate Competition. Book Value Per Common Share
September 25, 2022 Book value per common share (BVPS) calculates the book value of common shares per share of a firm. Capacity Utilization Rate
September 25, 2022 The calculation of the capacity utilization rate accurately determines the degree to which the organization realizes its full production potential. Capitalized Interest
September 25, 2022 Capitalized interest is the cost of borrowing to obtain a long-term asset. Cash Cow
September 25, 2022 A cash cow is a business or division that, once paid for, will generate a steady cash flow throughout its life. Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
September 25, 2022 Benchmarking is the process of comparing companies based on similar metrics to determine their corporate value. Conditional Probability
September 25, 2022 Conditional probability refers to the chances that some outcome will occur given that another event has occurred. Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR)
September 25, 2022 The notional value at risk is derived from the value at risk of the portfolio or investment. Confidence Interval
September 25, 2022 Confidence interval displays the probability that the parameter will be between a pair of values near the mean value. Consumer Discretionary
September 25, 2022 Consumer goods and services is an industry classification of non-essential consumer goods and services monitored by analysts and investors. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
September 25, 2022 Consumer goods (CPG) are goods that are used daily by average consumers and require regular replacement or replenishment, such as food, beverages, clothing, tobacco, cosmetics and household goods. Consumer Staples
September 25, 2022 Consumer goods stocks represent companies that are not cyclical because they produce or sell goods or services that are always in demand.