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Uranium Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Uranium has two main uses: 1. as a military weapon used to penetrator armor; 2. as a power source used in nuclear plants. Uranium Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Uranium is rated a Hold, because there is not enough data to indicate the proper rating. Uranium suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Uranium Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Uranium’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and difficulty to expand in the short term. Uranium SWOT Analysis: Strength: Uranium is the main fuel for nuclear power plants, which are expected to grow over the long term; Weakness: nuclear waste is a negative effect of using uranium fuel. Uranium Trade Analysis: A very favorable investor survey means uranium should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
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Canada Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Canada (CAD) has a capitalist, service-based, economy and is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The services and materials industry are the two main employers. Canada's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Canadian dollar has the potential to decrease in value especially if export markets for materials do not perform well. Canada's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and SWOT strengths. Canada's General Trading Partners: China, UK, Japan, Mexico and the US are Canada’s top trading partners, while the leading exports are energy and materials. Canada's Commodity Trading Partners: Canada has the capacity to produce a significant amount of crude oil. Other commodities include Uranium, lumber, zinc, and nickel. SWOT Analysis of Canada: The Leading Canadian strengths include Canada’s free trade policy, oil reserves, and universal health system. Canada's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency and low investment flow potential are negatives, while the favorable business environment is a significant positive. Canada’s potential is neutral. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
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Energy Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The energy industry includes companies whose sales derive from the production and sale of energy related products and services such as the extraction, manufacturing, refining, and distribution of energy. Energy Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Buy, with strong potential for short term gains. The Main Street analysis says a Hold, with SWOT strengths great than weaknesses, but SWOT opportunities less than threats. Significant threats include the curtailment of energy use for environmental reasons. Energy Trade Hubs: Some of the main energy hubs include Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, and Russia while the main energy commodities include coal, ethanol, gasoline, natural gas, crude oil, heating oil, palm oil, propane, and uranium. Energy Trading Strategy: Energy investments tend to be very sensitive to commodity prices. Speculation and market manipulation by governments affect the energy market, therefore, cautiously invest in companies with significant potential. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
- The energy industry requires many different fuel sources. Those sources help to power anything from small furnaces to large nuclear reactors.

Utility Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The utility industry includes companies whose sales come from the administration of public services such as water and power. Utility Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Buy, but with positive potential. The Main Street analysis says a Buy, with SWOT strengths great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities greater than threats. Utility Trade Hubs: Denmark is a major area of utility innovation, especially for the generation of power. Main utility commodities include coal, natural gas, crude oil, and uranium. Utility Trading Strategy: The utility industry tends to be less sensitive to economic cycles, because public services are essential to industrial and residential consumers. Look to buy undervalued utility investments when stock prices are low and sell overvalued utility investments during any part of the business cycle when stock prices are high. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
- Uranium is a major fuel source for many power planets. Uranium does not produce harmful green house gases, but it's use, transportation and waste is dangerous.
Industry Analysis evaluates the major industry characteristics that affect investments. Company specific factors drive the performance of individual companies, but macro-economic factors can affect the performance, stock prices, growth rates, and chart movements of any stock, currency, or commodity. All stock traders should review industry research before trading.
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| Description: The energy stocks includes companies whose sales derive from the production and sale of energy related products and services such as the extraction, manufacturing, refining, and distribution of energy (see full energy description: competitors, industry ratios, best stocks, market leaders, aggregate SWOT Analysis, and streaming industry news).
Profit Analysis: The best way to profit from energy stock investments is to find the most undervalued investments (Wall Street and Main Street buy ratings) during economic recessions. Those investments should be undervalued (see Wall Street on left side), and have high Main Street Common Sense investment ratings (see Main Street on right side). When an economic recovery occurs, energy stocks tend to outperform the general stock market, because general consumer demand increases.
Energy stocks are most sensitive to commodity prices, which are an indicator of future energy demand. Energy commodity speculators try to predict the demand and supply of commodities, but their generally set prices too high during economic expansions and too low during economic recessions. Therefore, the best time to make energy stock investments is during economic recessions. The best time to sell energy stocks is in the late stages of economic expansions, when energy stocks and commodity prices are above their fair prices. Expensive (overvalued) stocks with low Main Street Common Sense ratings should be sold at any time to invest in better stocks. Two buys ratings are the best and two sell ratings are the worst possible stock investments.
Trading Strategy: The energy stocks tends to be very sensitive to economic changes. Demand for energy is inelastic, so it does not easily change with changes in price. Therefore, changes in supply have a large impact on the price of fuel. Some sectors of the energy stocks require large investments over an extended period of time, which causes issues with adjusting energy supply with demand, so prices tend to be volatile. Energy stock prices tend to move in line with energy commodity prices. During economic recessions, consumers may decrease expenses slightly, but the majority of energy costs are not flexible, because they are needed for everyday living.
Since energy needs are inflexible, stock prices are less influenced by changed in the economy. However, commodity prices such as oil or natural gas have a direct impact on energy stock investments. Changes in commodity prices are a result of changes in supply and demand. Recently, oil prices increased, because of the demand for oil from emerging markets. Unfortunately, the global recession decreased growth estimates and demand until oil prices fell from 160 dollars a barrel to 35 dollars a barrel.
Part of oil price changes are do to speculation. When speculators increase the price of oil, many alternative sources of fuel become profitable. When companies make investments in these alternative sources of fuel, supply increases until energy prices start to fall. If prices fall too far, then the alternative fuel sources become less profitable and shutdown, which decreases demand. Stock prices rise and fall with energy commodity prices.
| Industry Statistics |
Stat |
Notes |
| Stock Research Rating |
Buy |
… |
| Potential (safety margin) |
64% |
High ~ Good for investors |
| WACC Discount Rate |
8% |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| Comparative Multiples |
Stat |
Notes |
| Revenue EV Multiple |
1.1x |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| EBITDA EV Multiple |
4.6x |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| EBIT EV Multiple |
5.5x |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| Cash Flow EV Multiple |
14.0x |
… |
| Book Value EV Multiple |
1.1x |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) |
Ratios |
Notes |
| Revenue Growth |
21% |
High ~ Good for investors |
| EBITDA Margin |
28% |
High ~ Good for investors |
| EBIT Margin |
21% |
High ~ Good for investors |
| Cash Flow Margin |
5% |
… |
| Taxes Rate |
37% |
… |
| Debt-Equity Ratio |
22% |
Low ~ Good for investors |
| ROIC |
5% |
… |
| Reinvestment Rate |
15% |
… |
| WACC Discount Rate |
Rates |
Notes |
| Risk Free Rate |
4% |
Low ~ Good for Investors |
| Cost of Debt |
7% |
Low ~ Good for Investors |
| Equity Risk Premium |
5% |
… |
| Debt Required Return of Debt |
4% |
Low ~ Good for Investors |
| Required Return of Equity |
9% |
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1 WikiWealth only uses the largest 30 companies in each industry for the basis of these financial measures. Each statistic is the market weighted average of the 30 companies.
2 Investment potential (margin of safety) is a weighted average of the discounted cash flow (DCF), the enterprise value (EV) market multiple, and the Warren Buffett investment methods.
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Leveraged ETFs (US)
Energy Bull 3x ETF (ERX)
2x S&P Energy ETF (REA)
Inverse 2x S&P Energy ETF (REC)
US ETF Funds
S&P Equal Weight ETF (RYE)
SPDR Energy ETF (XLE)
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
Non - US ETF Funds
Global Solar ETF (TAN)
Wind ETF (FAN)
iShares Clean ETF (ICLN)
iShares Nuclear ETF (NUCL)
Alternative ETF (GEX)
PowerShares Clean ETF (PBD)
PowerShares Wind ETF (PWND)
S&P Intl ETF (IPW)
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Canada Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Canada (CAD) has a capitalist, service-based, economy and is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The services and materials industry are the two main employers. Canada's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Canadian dollar has the potential to decrease in value especially if export markets for materials do not perform well. Canada's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and SWOT strengths. Canada's General Trading Partners: China, UK, Japan, Mexico and the US are Canada’s top trading partners, while the leading exports are energy and materials. Canada's Commodity Trading Partners: Canada has the capacity to produce a significant amount of crude oil. Other commodities include Uranium, lumber, zinc, and nickel. SWOT Analysis of Canada: The Leading Canadian strengths include Canada’s free trade policy, oil reserves, and universal health system. Canada's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency and low investment flow potential are negatives, while the favorable business environment is a significant positive. Canada’s potential is neutral. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Australia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Australia (AUD) has a highly productive, capitalist economy with an emphasis on commodity exports, especially to Asia. Australia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Australia’s currency is moderately undervalued with high investment flow potential and negative purchase price parity. Australia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Australia’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Australia's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the UK and Japan are the top export partners, while the leading exporting industry is materials. Australia's Commodity Trading Partners: Australia produces a significant amount of uranium, gold, coal, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and silver mostly for export to growing Asian countries. SWOT Analysis of Australia: The leading Australian strength is their abundant natural resources, while no major weaknesses were identified. Australia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, negative investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Australian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Russia Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Russia (RUB) is a resource rich, centralized economy with a large land mass and population. Russia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Russia’s currency is moderately overvalued. According to the investment flow analysis, the currency should fall, but the purchase price parity and interest rate parity predict a strengthening of the currency. Russia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Russia’s economic environment is very unfavorable. Russia’s economic freedom, government transparency and SWOT analysis scores are very low. Russia's General Trading Partners: China, and Turkey are Russia’s top export partners, while the leading industry is energy. Russia's Commodity Trading Partners: Russia produces a significant amount of natural gas, coal, copper, uranium, palladium, and crude oil. Russia exports many energy products to European Union members. SWOT Analysis of Russia: The leading Russian strength is their oil and gas industry, while the main weakness is political risk. Proximity to energy hungry Europe has the opportunity to propel growth, while falling oil prices may lower growth. Russia's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately overvalued currency, high investment flow potential, but unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Russian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

South Africa Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) South Africa (ZAR) has a resource rich economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): South Africa’s currency is undervalued with moderate investment flow potential, high purchase price potential, and interest rate parity potential. South Africa's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): South Africa’s economic environment is moderate. South Africa's General Trading Partners: China, Japan and the US are South Africa’s top export partners, while the leading industry is materials. South Africa's Commodity Trading Partners: South Africa produces a significant amount of uranium, palladium, diamonds, coal, and platinum for use domestically and especially as an export. SWOT Analysis of South Africa: The leading South African weaknesses are their high unemployment rates, discriminatory issues and HIV Aids. The World Cup has the opportunity to propel growth, while the outbreak of disease may burden the health care system. South Africa's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for South African investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
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France Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) France (EUR) has a capitalist economy with significant government intervention. France's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): France is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately priced on a global scale per the purchase price parity. France's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): France’s the economic environment is moderate for long term economic growth due to high scores on government transparency, but low scores on economic diversity. France's General Trading Partners: Finland, Belgium, the UK, Germany, and Italy are the top export partners, while a significant import is uranium. France's Commodity Trading Partners: Uranium powers France’s nuclear energy industry. SWOT Analysis of France: The leading French strength is their nuclear energy experience, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. France's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately-valued currency, moderate investment flow potential and moderate business environment lead to a slightly negative outlook for French investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

South Africa Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) South Africa (ZAR) has a resource rich economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): South Africa’s currency is undervalued with moderate investment flow potential, high purchase price potential, and interest rate parity potential. South Africa's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): South Africa’s economic environment is moderate. South Africa's General Trading Partners: China, Japan and the US are South Africa’s top export partners, while the leading industry is materials. South Africa's Commodity Trading Partners: South Africa produces a significant amount of uranium, palladium, diamonds, coal, and platinum for use domestically and especially as an export. SWOT Analysis of South Africa: The leading South African weaknesses are their high unemployment rates, discriminatory issues and HIV Aids. The World Cup has the opportunity to propel growth, while the outbreak of disease may burden the health care system. South Africa's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for South African investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
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