We’ve launched a new investment firm called Acquirers Funds® to help you put the acquirer’s multiple into action. Acquirers Funds® Our investment process begins with The Acquirer’s Multiple®, the measure used by activists and buyout firms to identify potential targets. We believe deeply undervalued, and out-of-favor stocks offer asymmetric returns, with … Read More
Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL): DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?
As part of a new series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week we thought we’d take a look at one of the stocks that is not currently in our screens, Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Profile Alphabet Inc. is … Read More
Weekly Investing Roundup – News, Podcasts, Interviews (03/14/2025)
This week’s best investing news: Howard Marks – Unlocking Investment Wisdom (Money Maze) Ray Dalio: The U.S. government’s debt problem will lead to ‘shocking developments’ (CNBC) Bill Nygren – A Modern Approach to Value Investing (FinChat) GMO: Trade: The Most Beautiful Word In The Dictionary (GMO) The Last Lecture of … Read More
Synchrony Financial (SYF): Is This Deeply Undervalued Stock a Hidden Gem?
As part of our ongoing series here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, each week we focus on one of the stocks from our Stock Screeners, and why it’s possibly a deeply undervalued gem. The Stock this week is: Synchrony Financial (SYF) Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financial services … Read More
AI CapEx Boom: Tech Giants’ Spending, Depreciation, and Market Impact
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed AI CapEx Boom: Tech Giants’ Spending, Depreciation, and Market Impact: John: Yeah. That’s definitely not getting enough coverage. I think the other story is the– I hate to call it this, … Read More
Cliff Asness: The ‘Crypto Fort Knox’ Plan: A Disaster in the Making
The idea of a “strategic cryptocurrency reserve” is so ridiculous that it’s almost hard to believe it’s real. And yet, on Thursday, President Trump issued an executive order to establish just such a fund, with his self-appointed crypto czar, David Sacks, describing it as “like a digital Fort Knox.” But … Read More
Bill Nygren’s Modern Approach To Value Investing
During his recent interview with FinChat, renowned value investor Bill Nygren reflected on mistakes and lessons learned over his career. His insights serve as a compelling reminder of the delicate balance between conviction and caution in investing. “You know, it’s funny, there’s so many mistakes. If you define the mistake … Read More
This Week’s Acquirer’s Multiple FREE U.S Large-Cap Stock Screener Analysis
This week’s large-cap screener covers a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, metal mining, telecommunications, healthcare, semiconductors, consumer retail, and aerospace & defense. The market reflects a mix of undervalued opportunities, particularly in energy, finance, and industrials. Industry Analysis 1. Integrated Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Top Performers: … Read More
10 Worst Performing Large-Caps Last 12 Months
Over the past twelve months ten Large-Cap stocks have underperformed all others. Here’s this week’s top 10 worst performing Large-Caps in the last twelve months: Name 1 Year Price Returns (Daily) Moderna (MRNA) -69.43% Celanese (CE) -64.61% Super Micro Computer (SMCI) -64.45% Intel (INTC) -55.10% Estee Lauder Companies (EL) -53.65% … Read More
Market Mania: Speculation, 0DTE Options, and the Return of 2021 Euphoria
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed Market Mania: Speculation, 0DTE Options, and the Return of 2021 Euphoria: John: Let me ask, y’all, what do y’all think is the biggest story in the market right now? Do you … Read More
Howard Marks: Why History Always Rhymes In Markets
Howard Marks is one of the most insightful voices in investing. He recently spoke at Moneycontrol GWS 2025, discussing market behavior, cycles, and investor psychology. His reflections are a reminder that while the specifics of history change, human behavior remains remarkably predictable. As he quoted Mark Twain, “Well, of course, … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: How to Spot a True ‘Cannibal’ Stock
I’ve just finished watching Mohnish Pabrai in his recent interview with the Capital Compounders Show in which he shared a fascinating insight on share buybacks. His discussion on “cannibals”—companies that aggressively buy back their own stock—provides a powerful mental model for investors looking to maximize long-term wealth accumulation. “I think … Read More
One Stock Superinvestors Are Dumping: Is It Time to Sell?
As part of the weekly research here at The Acquirer’s Multiple we’re always interested in superinvestors who hold the same stocks that appear in our Acquirer’s Multiple Stock Screeners, based on their latest 13F’s. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth Klarman, Ray … Read More
Stock Market Returns: Five-Factor Analysis and What Lies Ahead
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed Stock Market Returns: Five-Factor Analysis and What Lies Ahead: Tobias: JT, you want to do- John: Veggies. Tobias -veggies? Jake: Veggies time. Absolutely. Tobias: Market boys, six minutes past the hour. … Read More
Warren Buffett: How To Spot Speculative Market Trends
Markets move in cycles, and few people understand these cycles better than Warren Buffett. In his 2006 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Buffett offered a timeless lesson on speculation, commodities, and the dangers of chasing price trends. Buffett acknowledged that price movements often begin with legitimate fundamentals. “At the beginning, it’s … Read More
Tobias Carlisle: Redefined Value Investing For 2025
In the early 2020s, skepticism toward value investing surged. As Tobias Carlisle noted on the Excess Returns Podcast, “In 2020 and 2021, the growthy, better-quality companies were having a field day, and value was again being left behind.” Critics argued value investors were merely price investors, relying on multiple expansion … Read More
One Stock Superinvestors Are Loading Up On
As part of the weekly research here at The Acquirer’s Multiple, we’re always interested in investing gurus who hold the same stocks that appear in our Acquirer’s Multiple Stock Screeners, based on their latest 13F filings. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth … Read More
Berkshire’s Role in America’s Future and Financial Strength
In their latest episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Tobias Carlisle, Jake Taylor, and John Rotonti Jr discussed, Berkshire’s Role in America’s Future and Financial Strength: John: I’ll just say, I think the messaging was similar to 2023. So, in 2023, he actually said, “Berkshire will remain an asset to … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai: Investing With Certainty
When it comes to investing, there’s one fundamental truth: the less certainty you have about future cash flows, the more speculative your investment becomes. Mohnish Pabrai, in his November 2024 guest lecture at Microsoft, put it bluntly: “So investing becomes more and more speculative and away from what we would … Read More
Howard Marks: Why Credit is a Better Bet Than Stocks Right Now
Many investors love to argue over where the best returns will come from—stocks or bonds? Historically, equities have been the go-to for long-term growth, but right now, credit offers a compelling case that’s hard to ignore. In his recent memo, Gimme Credit, Howard Marks makes a strong argument that, at … Read More
Mohnish Pabrai – Top 10 Holdings – Highly Concentrated In The Coal Sector
One of the best resources for investors are the publicly available 13F-HR documents that each fund is required to submit to the SEC. These documents allow investors to track their favorite superinvestors, their fund’s current holdings, plus their new buys and sold out positions. We spend a lot of time … Read More