The market not only needs multiple voices analyzing mutual funds, but also holdings-based research that offers an alternative to Morningstar’s backward-looking ratings. The more voices we have in the market, the healthier it will be.
In truth, neither AMZN’s $5.5 billion of operating cash flow nor the $1 billion in free cash flow that bulls claim reflect the actual economics of the business.
The second step to gauge the value of a company is to determine the sum of all cash that has been invested in a company over its life without regard to financing form or accounting name. We call this Invested Capital.
Dwindling cash reserves and increased competition are only the surface problems for this company. Throw in turmoil in the boardroom and we have a recipe for disaster.