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JULY 21, 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Druckenmiller bought over 580,000 shares of Nvidia for his investment firm Duquesne Family Office. Driven Brands has an enterprise value of $5 billion (for the record, this is technically a mid-cap stock, not a small-cap stock). That means the company is valued at just 9 times its profits.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

Its revenue was declining, it was racking up steep losses, and it suspended its dividend in 2022. Metric 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Revenue $20.71B $19.69B $17.48B $14.56B Revenue Growth (4%) (5%) (11%) (17%) Adjusted EBITDA Margin* 41.8% billion in long-term debt and a staggering debt-to-equity ratio of 70.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

In 2022, its revenue fell 11% to $17.5 Those steep losses caused Lumen to suspend its dividend in November 2022, and its stock slipped below $1 this June. billion in long-term debt with $1.6 With an enterprise value of $21 billion, Lumen might seem cheap at 1.6 In fiscal 2022, its revenue rose 21% to $33.2

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JANUARY 27, 2024

He made a big purchase of the stock in early 2022 following the company's announced acquisition by Microsoft. He established a large position, exceeding 10% of the shares outstanding, in the first quarter of 2022. But Buffett established a much larger position in the company at the same time he bought Chevron in 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) went public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on April 28, 2022. During its pre-merger presentation, SoundHound predicted that its revenue would rise from $13 million in 2020 to $20 million in 2021, and then grow to $28 million in 2022. However, its high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.1

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At its peak, Nikola had an enterprise value of $28.7 Instead, it was being valued based entirely on the ambitious production targets it set during its pre-merger presentation in March 2020. At the time, it claimed it could sell 600 battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2021, 1,200 BEVs in 2022, and 3,500 BEVs in 2023.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

The bulls rushed back to the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner as the cryptocurrency's price stabilized and recovered from its steep decline in 2022. That marked the first time its total cash and BTC holdings exceeded its total debt. It ended its latest quarter with a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3,

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MARCH 17, 2024

Nvidia was one of SoundHound's earliest backers prior to its public debut in 2022, and it recently made another investment in the company. SoundHound went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ) in 2022. Its revenue rose 47% in both 2022 and 2023, and analysts expect its revenue to rise 51% to $69.5

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

Back in its pre-merger presentation, it predicted it would post adjusted EBITDA losses of $102 million in 2022 and $114 million in 2023. But in reality, it posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $249 million in 2022 -- and analysts expect an even wider loss of $280 million in 2023. Based on its current enterprise value of $2.54

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MAY 11, 2024

Enterprise ended the quarter with leverage of 3x. It defines leverage as net debt adjusted for equity credit in junior subordinated notes (hybrids) divided by adjusted EBITDA. What this means for investors in simpler terms is that Enterprise's distribution payout is well covered by its cash flow. billion in 2022.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

T-Mobile , which provides its 5G services through high-band spectrums, partnered with Starlink to expand its coverage areas in 2022. million in revenue in 2022, but it didn't generate any revenue in 2023. million in liabilities, and an elevated debt-to-equity ratio of 1.4. AST generated $12.4 million in revenue in 2021 and $13.8

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

That's different from Zillow and Redfin , which both shuttered their similar first-party home-flipping services in 2022. Metric 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue $2.6 And with an enterprise value of $3.27 Most of that pressure can be attributed to soaring interest rates and a cooling housing market. billion $8.0 billion $15.6

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JANUARY 22, 2024

compared to 2022. But investors should know the company does have a lot of debt on its balance sheet. This brings its enterprise value up to around $37 billion compared to its market cap of $24 billion. Revenue was $58 billion for the year, well above its pre-pandemic levels and up 14.6% Profit margins look strong, too.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

It initially only provided its algorithms as subscription-based services, but it also rolled out consumption-based fees in 2022 to attract more cost-conscious customers in a tougher macro environment. Metric FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Revenue Growth 71% 17% 38% 6% 16% Adjusted Gross Margin 76% 76% 79% 77% 69% Data source: C3.ai.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

That's why Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) and Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) both shut down their own iBuying platforms in 2022. Metric 2021 2022 2023 1H 2024 Revenue $8.0 With an enterprise value of $3.05 It had a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.0. billion $15.6 billion $6.9 billion $2.7 billion, it still looks dirt cheap at 0.6

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JULY 31, 2023

Fast-forward to 2022, and Chevron's earnings and cash flows zoomed to record highs, driven by record production in the Permian Basin. Chevron's capital discipline shone through in 2022, when its return on capital employed (ROCE) hit 20%, a level last seen in 2011. Pare debt and maintain a strong balance sheet. Buy back shares.

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JUNE 19, 2023

The company also planned to expand the profit margin earned on that revenue -- from 40% gross margin in fiscal 2022 to as much as 74% in fiscal 2026. Midway through this period -- or right about now -- Planet Labs also thought it would be able to turn free-cash-flow positive. But very little has turned out as planned.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

That's 37% of the company's enterprise value of $37.2 Crypto bulls believe the value of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings will head even higher and offset the slower growth of its software business. They also anticipate it will take on more debt and issue more shares to fund further Bitcoin purchases.

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MARCH 28, 2024

billion in net debt since its spending spree began. The company's debt and share dilution will likely continue, as Microstrategy recently announced two convertible notes at $800 million and $600 million to fund its latest Bitcoin spending spree. Second, the company's number of outstanding shares has surged from 9.7

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JULY 17, 2023

While it may not sound like much, a 25-year-old adding $100 monthly at the S&P 500 index's average return of 10.2% (from 1957 to 2022) would wind up with $591,000 in 40 years. Ultimately, Zoom's steadily growing sales to enterprise customers should whittle away at its high SBC levels over time. Similarly, its 1.7%

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In fiscal 2022 (which ended in June 2022), Wolfspeed's revenue soared 42% as its adjusted gross margin rose two percentage points to 36%. billion in total liabilities -- which gives it a high debt-to-equity ratio of 17.9. But with an enterprise value of $6.2 Why did Wolfspeed's stock crash?

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Metric 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2023 Deliveries 11,348 20,565 43,728 91,429 122,486 142,026 Growth (YOY) n/a* 81% 113% 109% 34% 33% Data source: Nio. billion) in 2022, then widened year over year from 2.8 billion in total liabilities and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.7. At its peak, Nio's enterprise value hit $91.4

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

But with its stock trading at about $2, Plug Power's enterprise value of $2.6 billion values the company at just two times next year's estimated sales. That lifeline will prevent Plug from going bankrupt, but tapping the entire loan would also roughly double its current debt-to-equity ratio to 1.2.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

It's also been unprofitable over the past two years, and it suspended its dividend in 2022. billion in long-term debt in its latest quarter with a whopping debt-to-equity ratio of 70. But with an enterprise value of $23 billion, Lumen's stock looks cheap at less than 2 times this year's sales.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That represented 8% growth from 242,623 customers at the end of fiscal 2022. Revenue Growth by Segment (YOY) Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Cloud 55% 49% 41% 34% 30% Data center 60% 54% 40% 47% 46% Server (16%) (18%) (22%) (29%) (27%) Marketplace and services 24% 4% 20% 12% 17% Total 36% 31% 27% 24% 24% Data source: Atlassian.

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MARCH 25, 2024

on April 6, 2022. Its gross margin shriveled to 26% last year while adjusted EBITDA margin turned negative in 2022 and 2023. 2022 amid that slowdown and was succeeded by Mandy Long, a former IBM executive. Its low enterprise value of $670 million might even make it a compelling takeover target for a larger tech company.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

In 2022, Rivian manufactured 24,337 vehicles and delivered 20,332 vehicles. Lastly, it continued to rack up steep losses while increasing its leverage with more convertible debt offerings. With an enterprise value of $17.5 It expects to more than double its production to 52,000 vehicles this year.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Its growth accelerated in 2021 as the housing market recovered but slowed again in 2022 and 2023 as inflation and rising interest rates drove away potential buyers and sellers. Metric 2020 2021 2022 9M 2023 Revenue $2.6 But its high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.9, With an enterprise value of $3.5 billion $8.0

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

It launched six Electron missions in 2021, nine missions in 2022, and 10 missions in 2023. At the end of its latest quarter, it was still sitting on $497 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 1.6. With an enterprise value of $3.7

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Stretch out the timeline, and the three stocks are trading 45% to 60% below their all-time highs set in either 2021 or 2022. Ford's enterprise value is $168 billion once you consider its debt. UPS, Disney, and Ford are trading 22%, 28%, and 29% below their 52-week highs. This isn't a problem. It's an opportunity.

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JANUARY 27, 2024

due to an unrealized loss related to currency headwinds for its euro-denominated debt. However, its stock remains more than 20% below its all-time high and it is still the least valuable FAANG company , with an enterprise value ( EV ) of $249 billion. Net income surged a whopping 1,605% to $938 million, or $2.11

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MAY 9, 2024

However, its revenue fell 59% in 2022 as rising rates popped that speculative bubble. billion -- which is more than half of its enterprise value of $25.3 Coinbase's revenue soared 514% in 2021 as stimulus checks, social media buzz, and a fear of missing out ( FOMO ) drove more investors into the cryptocurrency market.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A strong first half to 2024 It's been just over two years since AT&T completed one of the largest restructuring efforts in its history, spinning off the WarnerMedia group back in 2022. Long plagued by a heavy burden of liabilities, AT&T is managing to deleverage with a decline in net debt supported by positive free cash flow.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

There's one problem: Revenue growth slowed dramatically since 2022. Amplitude has been free cash flow positive over the past year and has about 30% of its market cap in cash versus zero debt. The stock's enterprise value-to-sales ratio is just 2.5, The company has $200 million in cash and only $4 million in debt.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Delta , in a move which mirrored United 's investment in Archer Aviation, invested $60 million in Joby to provide "home to airport" flights in 2022. Based on its current enterprise value of $3.08 billion, Joby is still richly valued at 30 times its projected sales for 2026. Joby started working with the U.S.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Since the start of 2022, Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has increased its distribution every quarter. This is important for investors because it allows the company to pay out its distribution while still being able to pay down debt. I typically use an enterprise value- to- EBITDA multiple to value midstream stocks.

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APRIL 1, 2024

In 2022, he started accumulating shares of the common stock, and Berkshire now owns 28% of the shares outstanding. That said, it’s spent heavily to establish that position, taking on huge amounts of debt, and putting pressure on its balance sheet. It's a relative newcomer to Berkshire’s portfolio.

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