QUOTE(Boon3 @ Aug 16 2012, 11:07 AM)
Yes, different preference. This solves and clears out the very core facts that I had just pointed. Problem solved. See? The world is now much better.
So how you answer the following simple question based on an
imaginary stock? ( Would this be a good investing exercise?

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2011 EPS - 136 sen
2010 EPS - 106 sen
1Q EPS - 30 Sen
Estimate (Hope) dividend of 1.00.
Current dividend yield based on Estimate (Hope) dividend - 4.2%.
Great 'investing' idea?
Based on the numbers alone (which are all facts), would you really, really consider that as an investment?
If yes then would you buy more?
If you think not, then do you think other 'investors' will buy based on those numbers?
No you cannot answer by saying you already own this stock.

(This is simple investing exercise so this option answer is not open.

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Just my opinion, nothing fancy here.
EPS is just one of the many important measurement to judge a stock, I think.
We also need to "feel“ the quality of the management, which is actually very important part for me.
Do they appreciate shareholders? Meaning, any corporate exercise(dividend, RI, BI, private placement etc) will concern on their existing shareholders first.
Do they have the ability to overcome tough period for the company to keep the damage as low as possible? (recent Japan's hit by Korean competitors, natural disasters etc)
Besides, I also look at their above performance for at least 5 years and above, not just 1 or 2 years.
And of course, the company business' present and future, definitely.
Anyway, this is just about my so called "fundamental stocks" judgement. I also got some other "punter stocks" in my portfolio too, such as DRBHCOM, since their past history sucks, but I'm betting on their future. Same goes to Perisai. These companies have major re-structuring, so need to bet on them or don't buy.
Just my view, don't eat me.