Using Buffett's Favorite Ratio To Analyze His Portfolio
By Peter Mycroft Psaras: Many years ago while reading the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) 1986 Letter to Shareholders, I discovered Mr. Buffett’s ratio, which he calls "Owner Earnings." To my amazement, in that little footnote, Buffett actually explained how to use it. It basically states that it is one of the key ratios that he and Charlie Munger use in analyzing stocks. Since first stubbling across owner earnings some 20+ years ago, I have made it my life’s work to master it, backtest it and attempt to improve upon it (FROIC and CapFlow). To the left of this article you will find my 60-year backtest on price to owner earnings, just to give you one example of the amount of work I have put into what I consider the ultimate ratio for those looking to outperform. By analyzing his current portfolio, as of his latest SEC portfolio disclosure filing, I hope to show that Mr.Complete Story »
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