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Just now read the SEBI order against an SME company: Varanium Cloud Ltd and its promoter: Harshawardhan Sabale.
The Order is a thrilling read into the tactics used by promoters in siphoning money from companies and a classic example of the pumping and dumping of stocks by the
What I learnt from a brief analysis of 2,800+ Companies of over ₹10 cr m-cap
The article explains the tools that I used and the process I followed to analyse these companies so that if any other investor wishes to do it, then she can follow the same.
#Polycab
We analysed Polycab India Ltd in 2022.
Analysis: Polycab India Ltd ( )
During our analysis, we found plenty of instances of weak internal controls and compliance-related issues at Polycab.
Reproducing below the said section from the analysis:
How to Use “Export to Excel” Tool
Simple step by step guide to use Export to Excel tool of Screener, which significantly improves stock analysis. It contains screenshots of each step.
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Today, I will share a list of Articles of
@drvijaymalik
, that if one reads and rereads, are more than sufficient to learn fundamental analysis. How I have printed them and refer to them.
Along with this, I have 10 cycles that I am constantly trying to learn about. I personally
Our website ( ) is listed as one of the top 50 finance and investing blogs globally by Sharesight, Newzealand.
We are the only blog from India on the list.
Other blogs are from the US, Canada, UK, AUS, S'pore, NZ etc.
Source:
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Analysis: Laurus Labs Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of Laurus Labs Ltd covering financial, business, management, operating efficiency and margin of safety analysis.
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Company Analysis: Vol 9 by Dr Vijay Malik
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In-depth fundamental analysis of:
Deepak Nitrite
Jamna Auto
PNC Infra
Valiant Org
NGL Fine Chem
Monte Carlo
Lincoln Pharma
SOM Distilleries
Asian Energy Ser
Beekay Steel
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Analysis: Deepak Nitrite Ltd - Dr Vijay Malik
Deepak Nitrite Ltd, India’s leading manufacturer of Phenol, Acetone, optical brightening agents (OBA), fuel additives and other chemical intermediates like sodium nitrite/nitrates etc.
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Our website is featured as one of the recommended resources to learn stock analysis by The Hindu Business Line.
Article: Big Story | How to hunt for small-cap stocks:
P.S. The Hindu requires a free trial (without payment) or paid subscription to read
Our website has featured in the list of best Indian investing blogs prepared by ValueWalk, a US based finance website.
Good to see that our website has got recognition on a global platform.
How Companies Manipulate Cash Flow from Operating Activities (CFO)
Learn tricks used by companies to inflate their cash flow from operations and show a better CFO to mislead the investors.
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How to Use “Export to Excel” Tool
Simple step by step guide to use Export to Excel tool of Screener, which significantly improves stock analysis. It contains screenshots of each step.
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Analysis: Tata Elxsi Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of Tata Elxsi Ltd covering financial, business, management, operating efficiency and margin of safety analysis.
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How to Use “Export to Excel” Tool
Simple step by step guide to use Export to Excel tool of Screener, which significantly improves stock analysis. It contains screenshots of each step.
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When poor shareholders of listed entity fund 90% share of investment but get only 50% of shareholding in subsidiary
When promoters use company resources to benefit their group companies
Analysis: Associated Alcohols and Breweries Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
Export to Excel tool of
@screener_in
makes retail shareholders equal to institutional investors in stock analysis
Read a simple step by step guide to use Export to Excel tool of Screener with screenshots of each step as illustrations.
#Peacefulinvesting
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Company Analysis: Vol. 4 by Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of KNR Constructions, Globus Spirits, Sutlej Textiles, GM Breweries, Albert David, Stovec Ind, Bodal Chemicals, Nesco, Cupid, Mahanagar Gas
Download FREE:
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[Weekend Reading]
Karnataka Bike Ride: Exploring the Land of Ancient Kingdoms - Dr Vijay Malik
My 13-day solo bike trip through Karnataka exploring lands of Vijayanagar, Rashtrakuta, Chalukya, Hoysala, Tipu Sultan empires.
Final Checklist For Buying Stocks
Checklist for buying stocks is an important tool in stock analysis to quickly decide whether any company is investment worthy. It is a great time saver.
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Analysis: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
IOLCPL is 1st company I've seen that has raised capital so frequently
2003-2015, it raised money from shareholders almost every year. Warrants, Pref shares, FCCB, FCD, promoters’ unsecured loans & whatnot
Analysis: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd (PGHH) - Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of the company covering financial, business, management, operating efficiency, related party transactions and valuation analysis.
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Analysis: RHI Magnesita India Ltd (Orient Refractories Ltd) – Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of RHI Magnesita India Ltd covering financial, business, management, operating efficiency and margin of safety analysis.
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Why I Left Technical Analysis And Never Returned To It!
My story of trying out technical analysis. All my learnings. How I realized that instead of technical analysis, I should follow fundamental analysis.
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The article we wrote on April 22, "How to Identify if Management is Misallocating Capital", has been covered in Forbes India website as one of the advised reading for the week.
See the 3rd article on this link at Forbes India.
Dear Ayush (
@ayushmitt
) and Pratyush (
@faltoo
), I whole-heartedly thank you both for creating the wonderful tool
@screener_in
Its "Export to Excel" tool has empowered retail investors like no other
I could analyse 2800+ companies only due to your vision
Simple steps to find out ideal PE ratio for any stock using company's competitive advantage (MOAT), investor's circle of competence & macroeconomic factors
Read: 3 Principles to Decide the Ideal PE Ratio of a Stock - Dr Vijay Malik
#Peacefulinvesting
Checklist for buying stocks is a very important tool for all the investors. Investors can quickly decide whether any company is investment worthy. The Checklist is a great time saver
Final Checklist for Buying Stocks - Dr Vijay Malik
#InvestingChecklist
How to do Business Analysis of Textile Companies – Dr Vijay Malik
Let us learn in detail factors affecting business of textile companies: spinning mills, fabric makers, apparel manufacturers and retailers.
Read the complete article here:
A thread:
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Analysis: Paushak Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
A part of Alembic Pharmaceuticals group. The company is India’s largest phosgene based speciality chemicals manufacturer.
Analysis: Polycab India Ltd - Dr Vijay Malik
In-depth fundamental analysis of India's largest cable & wires manufacturer.
Read to understand the key strengths and weaknesses in the business model of the company. An assessment of management's decisions
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Great to see 1,500+ investors have downloaded the ebook.
Company Analysis: Vol 10 by Dr Vijay Malik
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In-depth analysis of:
Polycab
Tata Elx
Laurus Lab
RHI Magn
Lloyds Metals
Asahi Ind Glass
Godfrey Phillips
Sharda Crop
Safari Ind
Accelya
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Finding out whether a Company is Cooking its Books/Manipulating its Numbers
Learn the tools used by companies for accounting manipulations. Simple steps for investors to identify the financial shenanigans and accounting gimmicks.
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Now, SEBI has ordered the company and its promoter Harshawardhan Sabale to stay away from equity markets.
However, the case study of Varanium Cloud Ltd acts as a glaring example about how much important it is to do proper analysis before investing in stocks.
It is essential
Checklist for buying stocks is an important tool in stock analysis to quickly decide whether any company is investment worthy. It is a great time saver.
A simple guide to understand the annual report of any company. The article helps investors to save time by finding key areas to focus in the annual report.
How to Read the Annual Report of a Company - Dr Vijay Malik
#Peacefulinvesting
Checklist for buying stocks is an important tool in stock analysis to quickly decide whether any company is investment worthy. It is a great time saver.
It was a great experience to deliver a lecture at Prof. Sanjay Bakshi's (
@Sanjay__Bakshi
) class in MDI, Gurgaon today.
MDI has a beautiful green campus. A morning walk in the winter sun was a bliss.
I have realized that SEBI orders on companies are highly insightful in understanding the red flags and tricks that promoters use to mislead investors.
I find SEBI orders a better resource for investors to learn forensic analysis with real-life examples than many textbooks.
As
[Weekend Reading: My Travelogue]
Exploring Gujarat on Two Wheels: Taking Less-Travelled Road to the Past - Dr Vijay Malik
A 12-day solo bike trip though Gujarat covering its entire coastline, border areas, Harappan cities, Great Rann of Kutch, Mandvi
My learning from investing in 2008 global financial meltdown. The trading diary shows a value investor's experience in bear markets.
Trading Journal of a Value Investor - Dr Vijay Malik
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Happy investing.
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#VaraniumCloud
#Varanium
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Just now read the SEBI order against an SME company: Varanium Cloud Ltd and its promoter: Harshawardhan Sabale.
The Order is a thrilling read into the tactics used by promoters in siphoning money from companies and a classic example of the pumping and dumping of stocks by the
Hold your excitement if you see a good large cap at a low PE
Mostly, it is big one-time, stake-sale income lowering the TTM PE. Take it out and you'll see that PE on operating income is what it used to be.
Zydus/Cadila: Sold Animal Health
Info Edge: Zomato
Exide: Life insurance
Stock Warrants are often used by promoters to benefit at the cost of minority public shareholders. Warrants are often insider trading timed to perfection.
My experience of investing in 2008 recession, which is the bedrock of our
#Peacefulinvesting
approach.
Trading Journal of a Value Investor - Dr Vijay Malik
Analysis: Relaxo Footwears Ltd
Dive into the cutthroat world of low-priced footwear, where despite huge spending on celebrities, Relaxo did not get any pricing power. Learn about its supply chain challenges and promoter transactions.
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Company Analysis: Vol 7 by Dr Vijay Malik
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In-depth analysis of:
Rain Industries
Ashok Leyland
Honeywell Automation India
Heidelberg Cement India
Century Textiles & Industries
Paushak Ltd
ADF Foods
Filatex India
Our article "What I learnt from brief analysis of 2800 companies" has been covered in Forbes India website as one of the advised reading for the week.
See the first article on this link at Forbes India.
Final Checklist For Buying Stocks
Checklist for buying stocks is an important tool in stock analysis to quickly decide whether any company is investment worthy. It is a great time saver.
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Understand Free Cash Flow (FCF), its usage in practical company analysis. Why companies with FCF keep debt? Why companies with negative FCF pay dividends?
How to do Business Analysis of Pharmaceutical Companies – Dr Vijay Malik
Let us do a deep dive into the pharmaceutical sector and find out the key points to focus on for pharmaceutical companies.
Read the complete article here:
A thread follows:
Analysis: Honeywell Automation India Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
Honeywell Automation India Ltd, a part of Honeywell group, USA, is its Indian subsidiary implementing automation and control systems in industries, buildings, automobiles etc.
How Companies Manipulate Cash Flow from Operating Activities (CFO)
Learn tricks used by companies to inflate their cash flow from operations and show a better CFO to mislead the investors.
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How to do Business Analysis of Chemical Companies – Dr Vijay Malik
Let's understand in detail what makes chemical companies, bulk or specialty, fundamentally strong and the challenges they face.
Read the complete article here:
A thread follows:
How to Use “Export to Excel” Tool
Simple step by step guide to use Export to Excel tool of Screener, which significantly improves stock analysis. It contains screenshots of each step.
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Congratulations
@suchetadalal
, Debashis
@Moneylifers
and
@MoneylifeIndia
for your relentless pursuit of the issues of colocation at NSE. Your perseverence in the face of hardships is admirable and inspirational. Wish you the best in your quest to help Indian financial community.
My experience of 2008 bear market.
The trading journal of my learning from investing during 2008 global financial meltdown.
Read: Trading Journal of a Value Investor - Dr Vijay Malik
#Peacefulinvesting
Learn when promoters put their personal interests above company and public shareholders. Identify early signs of promoters taking unjustified remuneration.
How to do Business Analysis of Hospitals – Dr Vijay Malik
Let us learn in detail the factors affecting the business of hospitals and what makes any hospital a fundamentally strong player.
Read the complete article here:
A thread follows:
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Analysis: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd – Dr Vijay Malik
Company is running divisions, which have hardly made any money ever, for decades.
Capital allocation leaves a lot to be desired.
Can we know the true financial position of a Bank by reading its reported financials? What should we look at while investing in Banks/Financial Institutions?
Our website () has been cited in 5 research papers. Feeling good that scholars are finding our work value-adding.
One of the research papers is in the Macedonian language of Eastern Europe.
Source:
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When threat comes from a formidable competitor: Reliance
Where co. has history of weak audit controls, delayed payments of statutory dues, poor records maintenance of assets. An environment for potential frauds
When co. throws good money after bad money
How Companies Inflate their Profits
Learn different tricks used by companies to show higher than actual profits. Learn how to identify them in real life examples of companies.
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[Weekend Reading]
South India Bike Odyssey: A Journey to Land of Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas - Dr Vijay Malik
My 3-week (5,000 km) solo bike trip across Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh exploring our rich cultural heritage.
Delhi to Kanyakumari
Learn the tools used by companies for accounting manipulations. Simple steps for investors to identify the financial shenanigans and accounting gimmicks.
[Free Historical Annual Reports]
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) provides annual reports for all listed companies from 1997 onwards for FREE on its website.
Old annual reports are a very good resource for analysing promoters' actions and how companies faced troubled
Understanding The Annual Report Of A Company
A simple guide to understand the annual report of any company. Impact of new accounting standard IFRS (Ind AS) over old Indian GAAP (IGAAP).
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