The role of fundamental analysis in stock picking for investment

Authors

  • Rui Carlos Lobo Miranda Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
  • Maria Teresa Venâncio Dores Alves Professora Coordenadora da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2018v15n36p211

Abstract

Prices’ behaviour of the shares on the stock exchange, as a rule, mirrors the state of the economy hence the option for this type of investment does not always generate a positive return. Fundamental analysis for equities assessment plays an important role in making investment decisions and implies the analysis of companies' performance. The aim of this study is to verify, among the selected companies, which is the best asset for investment with a potential for appreciation and creation of capital gains for investors. We have conducted a bibliographic; documentary; quantitative and exploitive case study research. We have calculated a set of key indicators for the period 2010-2013, having as data source annual accounts. It was found that among the mentioned companies, the best asset for investment was Mota Engil, as it has showed the best performance regarding the selected indicators.

Author Biographies

Rui Carlos Lobo Miranda, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Mestre em Contabilidade e Finanças pela Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Maria Teresa Venâncio Dores Alves, Professora Coordenadora da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Doutora em Gestão, Especialidade Contabilidade no Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e das Empresas

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2018-12-19

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Lobo Miranda, R. C., & Alves, M. T. V. D. (2018). The role of fundamental analysis in stock picking for investment. Revista Contemporânea De Contabilidade, 15(36), 211–234. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2018v15n36p211

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