Not exact matches
We may eventually end up in a situation like that, not where you necessarily have sustained inverted curves, but where you see a more aggressive
business cycle going through the front end of the curve,
relatively stable long rates, and the reason for that would be that people are pretty comfortable that inflation is going to be reasonably grounded.
Markets do look efficient under certain circumstances, namely, when investors have had a chance to adapt to existing
business conditions, and those conditions remain
relatively stable over a long enough period of time.
It is for this reason that Grahamites search incessantly for
businesses that possess consistently solid and
relatively stable track records, and the demonstrated ability to surmount a variety of unexpected changes and vicissitudes.
While this would be a
relatively high payout ratio for many types of
businesses, Digital Realty has generated very
stable earnings and growth since it went public.
Bainbridge also pointed to the firm's focus on high - quality companies, noting that in adverse markets, investors typically flock to
businesses with
stable and growing dividend,
relatively conservative balance sheets, a history of profitability, and high barriers to entry.
And, admittedly, leveraging into real estate (which is a
relatively stable asset) is safer than leveraging into stocks or small
businesses.
Many utility companies can maintain
relatively high payout ratios compared to most
businesses because their financial results are so
stable.
Also, I'd probably pay a little more for a
stable business — but that's on average reflecting some
stable businesses deserve exactly the multiples you highlight, and even lower, but others may be
relatively low growth but have v dependable revenue / profit streams which may deserve a significant / premium multiple (annuity - type
business).
As we've documented in the pages of Pet
Business, the current recession has made the
relatively stable pet products category a big draw for all types of retailers, particularly those in the mass channel.
Business insurance rates in Portage may be
relatively stable due to a low crime rate and a smaller - than - average risk of natural disasters.
«Even with the recent uptick in seniors housing construction, vacancies remain
relatively stable and rents keep climbing in most markets,» reports David Brickman, executive vice president for the Multifamily
Business at FreddieMac.