Fundamental Chart
quantifying a competitive advantage
Economic profits (EP) measures the spread between
a firms return on invested capital and weighted average cost of capital.
Companies that have a positive EP means that the firm generates a higher
return then it cost to raise the capital required for investment.
a company that can maintain a an positive excess EP will see its value
increase as growth increases and vice versa.
EP can be used as a quantitative measure, indicating a durable competitive advantage.
best used as a comparable metric within an industry group.
As in most case when analyzing historic fundamentals, consistency is paramount.
as well as future expectations.
notes on code:
- average TTM ROIC TTM
- Coast of equity uses CAPM
- 6% required rate of return (option to change as desired)
- Value of equity, market value
- Value of debt, book value (due to limitations)
- risk free rate, US10Y
1st published scrip, let me know what you think in the comments.