Shailesh Kumar, MBA

Next Berkshire Hathaway

[Inner Circle] The Next Berkshire Hathaway, Part 3, Final

We continue with our review of the company I consider the next Berkshire Hathaway. In this 3rd and final post, I look at the component businesses and arrive at a sum of the parts valuation for the company. As a result, I find that the stock today is selling at 39% discount to the fair […]

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Debt to Equity Ratio vs. Interest Coverage Ratio: Which One Deserves Your Trust?

When I look at a balance sheet, I am always interested in a business’ ability to pay its obligations. All companies will go through rough patches over their lifetimes. In as much as we want the business to grow and prosper, and the company to invest in its growth, if the balance sheet is not

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Getting Paid Every Day of the Week with Roundhill Funds

I am a fan of Roundhill Funds and we have 3 of their funds in our income factory portfolio, Rapid Wealth Compounder (more details in the Inner Circle). It is nice to get a substantial income every week like a clockwork. Given that all of these funds are option enhanced and the distribution amount depends

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The Hidden Edge of Cash Flow Forecasting for Value Investors

Value investing is much simpler with asset plays where you are not interested in the operating business, you just evaluate the balance sheet. For most other investments, you will need to consider earnings, quality of earnings and earnings growth. You already know the power of margin of safety, intrinsic value, and contrarian patience. But what

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17 Large Cap Stocks to Invest in Right Now for Graham Enterprising Investors – Jun 2025

Risk averse investors buy classic defensive value plays, but if you are an enterprising investor willing to take a little more risk, Benjamin Graham suggested adding a little bit of growth in the mix when searching for candidates. The Graham Enterprising Investor screens for underpriced stocks with a history of earnings growth. Additional filters include

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Why Small Cap Value Is the Best Investment Strategy (Even If Wall Street Keeps Ignoring It)

Youโ€™ve heard the arguments for growth stocks, index funds, crypto, and real estate. But what if the strategy with the strongest long-term performance has been hiding in the shadows, ignored by Wall Street, misunderstood by most investors, and dismissed because it lacks sex appeal? This isnโ€™t a theory. Itโ€™s a fact supported by nearly a

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When Rebalancing Makes You Richer: The Rebalancing Bonus Explained

You’re told to rebalance your portfolio to manage risk. Keep that 60/40 allocation. Sleep better at night. But thatโ€™s just the surface. What most investors miss is that rebalancing doesnโ€™t just reduce risk. Done right, it can increase returns. Yes, rebalancing your investment portfolio can actually make you richer. The secret lies in something few

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Next Berkshire Hathaway

[Inner Circle] The Next Berkshire Hathaway – Part 2, The Financials

Previously I introduced the company I am positing as the next Berkshire Hathaway. This is a call I do not make lightly, and therefore, the research is deeper and more extensive. After all, we are looking at something we might hold for decades. If you have not read the Part 1, you can do so

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Great Small Cap Stocks with the Highest Piotroski F-Score

9 Great Small Cap Stocks with the Highest Piotroski F-Score of 9 – June 2025

Piotroski F-Score is a composite metric that measures the financial strength of a company. Research shows that a high Piotroski F-Score of 8 or 9, coupled with cheap valuation, can return on average of 7.5% above the market. This is one way to find value without it being a value trap. For this particular screen,

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Contrarian Capitalist Podcast

Check Out My Podcast Appearance on The Contrarian Capitalist Show

It was a great pleasure to be a guest on The Contrarian Capitalist podcast. It was a great discussion and we covered a wide array of topics including my stock selection process, risk management, investment philosophy and more. If you are interested in understanding how a professional value investor goes about the business of makin

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