... Evaluating other indicators is simpler because they can always be found in the classic reports of any public company. In second place in significance, Buffett highlights the return on equity (ROE). This figure reflects the relationship between a company’s net profit and its equity. Simply put, ROE reveals how quickly shareholders receive returns. The minimum period for which Buffett assesses return on equity is five years, but he often analyzes a ten-year time frame. 3. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) characterizes ...

... this area. Corporate level (company level). This is the core of fundamental analysis, where the internal indicators and features of a specific company are studied. The analyst examines in detail the financial condition of the organization: revenue, net profit, marginality, assets and liabilities, equity capital, debt burden, financial ratios (for example, profitability, liquidity), and the dynamics of indicators over a number of years. The quality of management (management qualifications, HR policy),...

... notable reports and trends from recent days: Apple – The tech giant exceeded analyst expectations. Apple’s revenue for April–June grew by approximately 10% year-over-year, reaching ~$94 billion – a record for the company’s third fiscal quarter. Net profit was approximately $23 billion (~+9% y/y) due to strong sales of key products and strict cost control. Apple expanded its share buyback program, demonstrating management's confidence in future demand. Strong results reaffirmed the corporation's ...

... (including Apple, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, etc.), though the proportion of these flagship positions has slightly decreased over recent quarters. For example, Berkshire is gradually selling off a portion of its Apple stake, taking profits amid rising stock prices. Buffett's prolonged status as a net seller of stocks echoes the late 1990s and other periods of market overheating when he preferred to accumulate cash rather than chase overvalued assets. For long-term investors, this signals that the stock market currently lacks obvious profitable ...

... Alphabet (Google) – the tech giant surpassed analysts' expectations for Q2. The company's revenue grew approximately by 10% year-over-year (to ~$79 billion), aided by a recovery in advertising revenues and sustained growth in Google Cloud. Alphabet's net profit increased even more significantly (to ~$21 billion), reflecting cost optimization and successful implementation of AI tools in the company's products. Alphabet’s management noted that demand for advertising services has strengthened even amid ...