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How to Pick Out Low Debt, Cash Flow Rich Companies With High Upside Potential

By Investing.com (Damian Nowiszewski)Stock MarketsSep 05, 2024 17:34

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By Investing.com (Damian Nowiszewski) | Sep 05, 2024 17:34

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Today’s focus is on the "Hidden Small Value Gems" strategy, which has not only delivered a robust 9.9% return over the past three months but also maintains a relatively low-risk profile.

This strategy’s approach to filtering companies with low debt and positive cash flow makes it a compelling option for risk-averse investors.

Hidden Small Value Gems Strategy

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Low Debt and Positive Cash Flow: The Core of the Strategy

The strategy relies on five fundamental filters, each aligning with its core principles. Given its low-risk profile, the strategy focuses on companies with manageable debt and strong cash flows, both in terms of percentage profit and nominal values.

Key Filters

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The approach also considers a market capitalization range suitable for smaller companies and a P/E ratio indicative of attractive market valuations.

Ultimately, this process yields 51 potential candidates that meet the criteria, offering a solid foundation for further analysis.

Exploring Additional Filters

Since this strategy emphasizes low risk, it's crucial to review criteria related to this risk level, as outlined in the risk tab.

Basic filtering by profit-to-asset ratio reveals that the top ten companies possess low debt levels, ensuring they can comfortably manage interest payments.

List of Stocks

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The first column allows for easy selection and deselection of companies, simplifying navigation through various categories. For instance, marking the top ten companies ensures they remain highlighted when applying filters in other tabs.

Although the combination options are vast, adding more criteria narrows the pool of available companies. However, this selective approach can be advantageous when targeting specific characteristics.

Chart Analysis for Final Decisions

The next step involves chart analysis, accessible by selecting a specific company. This feature provides a detailed technical overview, enabling users to prepare charts and make informed decisions.

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How to Pick Out Low Debt, Cash Flow Rich Companies With High Upside Potential

Low Debt and Positive Cash Flow: The Core of the Strategy

Exploring Additional Filters

Chart Analysis for Final Decisions

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