Looks can be deceiving: Why equities are more attractive than they appear

By adjusting for outlier companies and considering R&D spending’s impact on earnings, a clearer picture of equity value emerges, challenging the ‘expensive equities’ narrative.
When you factor in R&D, innovator stocks like Amazon and Meta are still on sale

Discover how high R&D spending can make innovative companies like Meta and Amazon appear more expensive than they are. Learn about the ‘Raise & Distort’ effect and why these stocks might still be on sale.
The dangers of simple ‘rule of thumb’ PE valuations in today’s market

Ever wondered if a stock trading at 25x is overvalued? Think again! We dive deep into ‘first principles’ thinking to reveal why some of the world’s best companies might actually be undervalued even at high multiples.
Why Buffett is Buying: 3 perspectives that show stocks are still cheap

In this article, we will explore the investing environment that led the legendary investor Warren Buffet to purchase more stocks in 2022 than in the previous 15 years combined. Despite the popular belief that stocks are expensive and corporate bonds are cheap, Amit Nath, the Director of Research at Montaka, presents three vital valuation perspectives that contradict this notion. These include the Equity Risk Premium (ERP), Corporate bond spreads, and how to measure them with the help of NYU professor Aswath Damodaran.
5 charts that should give investors hope amidst market turmoil

The year so far has been quite shocking for investors who are probably wondering when the turbulence will end. Given that, we take a step back and look at 5 key charts that provide some perspective on the current environment for investors.
Misunderstood Multiples and Montaka’s Solution
When you look at a multiple, it may seem high at first glance. But it is essential to focus beyond this and understand the underlying business, its growth opportunities and what current market expectations imply. Certainly, a high multiple can be a red flag for overvaluation. However, you cannot draw any real conclusions from that multiple in isolation.