We often hear about
"Value" stocks and "Growth" stocks, but what does it mean?
In this post my answer.
Summary
Value Stocks
Growth Stocks
Key Differences (written into a
table)
Examples of Value
Stocks
Examples of Growth
Stocks
Investment Approach
Conclusions
Value Stocks
Value stocks are
companies that are undervalued by the market.
This means that the
company's current stock price is lower than what investors think the company is
worth based on financial fundamentals such as revenue, assets, and cash flow.
Value investors believe
that the reason these stocks are currently trading cheaply is because they are
experiencing temporary problems or have fallen out of favor with the market.
They assume that stock prices will eventually rise to reflect the true value of
the company.
These stocks are often
from mature companies with stable dividend issuance and are considered relatively
low-risk investments.
Growth Stocks
Growth stocks are
companies whose profits and sales are expected to grow faster than the overall
market.
These companies are
often young and innovative and have the potential to revolutionize existing
industries.
Growth investors are
willing to pay higher prices for growth stocks because they believe that a
company's future earnings will be commensurate with its current price. They are
willing to accept lower short-term profits in exchange for higher long-term
profit potential.
These stocks are
usually found in fast-growing industries and are expected to increase their
revenue and earnings at a rate higher than the market/industrial sector average.
Key Differences (written in a table)
Here's a table summarizing the key differences between value and growth stocks:
|
Value
Stocks |
Growth
Stocks |
|
|
Most
relevant aspect |
Financial
fundamentals |
Growth
potential |
|
Price
valuation by investors |
Relatively
lower |
Relatively
higher |
|
Risk
profile |
Lower risk |
Higher
risk |
|
Typical
industrial sector |
Established companies in mature industries |
Innovative companies in emerging industries |
|
Dividends |
Typically
pay higher dividends |
Typically pay lower or no dividends |
Examples of Value Stocks
- IBM (IBM)
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) – remember the post Lessons I learned from Charlie Munger (1924-2023)
- Procter & Gamble (PG)
- Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)
Examples of Growth Stocks
- Tesla (TSLA)
- Amazon (AMZN)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
- Netflix (NFLX)
Investment Approach
Value investing and
growth investing are two distinct investment approaches with different
philosophies and risk profiles.
Value stocks are
generally considered low-risk, subject to low volatility. Value investing can
lead to high returns over the long term and often have high dividend yields,
providing investors with a source of income. Value investing has proven to be a
successful strategy over time, with many famous investors, such as Warren
Buffett, achieving great success using this approach, but value investing may
require holding positions for years until the market sentiment changes in favor.
Successful value investing requires extensive research and a deep understanding
of a company's business.
Growth stocks usually
experience wider price swings than value stocks, leading to higher volatility. Growth
stocks are sensitive to market conditions and economic factors and typically do
not offer dividends, as their profits are often reinvested to fuel further
growth. The stock price of growth companies, especially those operating in
innovative or emerging sectors, can experience significant drops due to the
high expectations built into their valuation.
Conclusions
In summary, investing
in value stocks offers the potential for higher returns with lower risk and
volatility. However, it requires patience, extensive research, and the ability
to withstand limited short-term upswings and market reversals.
Growth stocks have
greater crash risk and volatility than value stocks, and their performance is
highly dependent on market conditions and a company's ability to meet
investors' high expectations. Therefore, investing in growth stocks requires a
high-risk tolerance and an understanding of the potential impact of market and
economic factors on their performance.
Both value and growth
investing have their merits and can be successful strategies in different
market conditions. The suitability of each approach depends on an investor's
risk tolerance, time horizon, and investment goals.
A sincere wish of good work to all!
Written by F. GRAMOLA
(*).
(*) Member of S.I.A.T.,
the Italian Society of Technical Analysis (member society of I.F.T.A. –
International Federation of Technical Analysts).
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