Trading and investing are completely different in nature.
In trading, we don't care about the prices whether it's fair or not.
We buy high and sell even higher.
But in investing, we should only buy a stock near its intrinsic value. No matter if everyone is making money except us. But, price which is justified by fundamentals are sustainable and proved sustainable historically.
"Intrinsic value is upgraded or declined based on fundamental changes. I amend my intrinsic value every year based on the growth of the company."
So here I am with a stock named Coal India. According to Sir Benjamin Graham's method of calculating Intrinsic Value, it is worth around ₹249 a share.
A shareholder mainly makes profit from different two ways, 1. Appreciation in the share price and 2. Dividend paid by the company. This stock is offering "9.13%" dividend yield. It means that you're getting approximately 9.13% return every year as a dividend payment (which is obviously better return than current FD rates). And I think the share price will also appreciate in the upcoming months. Why?
Let's analyze what we see in charts.
It had formed "Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern" (a bullish reversal chart pattern) on weekly charts during the month of Feb. It looked like it breakout of neckline on 22 Feb weekly candle. But it proved fake breakout and reversed backed to consolidation. Now I think the neck-line is already weak. I am expecting a huge breakout in upcoming months which can take stock to Rs 200 levels or even higher. Well, this will not happen overnight, it will take months to years as well. But I think staying invested in this stock is not a bad deal as long as it has very good dividend yield.
Some questions answered:
Q: At what price should I buy?
A: Well, this stock looks hugely undervalued and I suggest to start accumulating shares NOW.
Q: Well, if it is good undervalued fundamentally strong company, why the prices doesn't move up?
A: Like most of the public sector companies, it pay most of the profit in form of dividend. Therefore, on ex-dividend date, the prices get already discounted to dividend paid by the company. And investors are happy with the dividends paid by the company which restricts them to bet for higher prices (like what we are seeing in the Metal sector now).
Q: Should I buy shares tomorrow, at on go?
A: Nope. Divide your capital in at least 3 lots. You buy first lot tomorrow, second lot after 2-3 week (as you like) and third lot AFTER BREAKOUT.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article is of my own, you're solely responsible for any decision taken in the markets. The analysis I've shared is just for informational and educational purposes only.