5 key elements of quality companies

Profit Pool Industry

Profit Pool is the aggregate level of absolute profit earned by all players in a sector. It helps one understand the long term potential of the sector. Very high profit pool player are good quality companies for a long term investment. Over the years statistics show that profit pool of companies benefit long term investors.

Competitive landscape

Businesses with low competitive intensity are more favorable for investors in a long term investment philosophy. Competitive intensity is not solely a function of the number of rival players in a business. Thus, in the Cement sector, competitive intensity is relatively low despite a large number of players. On the other hand, competitive intensity is high in sectors like wireless telecom and tyre, despite a handful of players. If a company enjoys return on capital higher than industry average the company has an Economic Moat over the competition.

Innovation and transparency

Quality companies not only think innovative but also implement innovation in terms of their products, processes and relative selling approach. They bring businesses to the new age. They are always transparent in their dealing and provide adequate disclosures. Such companies are usually trustworthy and honest.