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#902
Alpha Score 50.7
u/shaggy98
Reddit r/ValueInvesting
Win Rate
50.0%
return
+5.1%
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First Call
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Short
May 12
$80.02
-10.1%
KO’s P/E 25 and forward P/E 23 are above its 10-year average of ~22. A mature beverage company with no growth catalyst at 23x forward earnings leaves little upside; inflation and commodity costs (aluminum, sugar) could hurt. Short KO on valuation and cost headwinds. Currency tailwinds and brand moat could sustain premium.
KO’s P/E 25 and forward P/E 23 are above its 10-year average of ~22. A mature beverage company with no growth catalyst at 23x forward earnings leaves little upside; inflation and commodity costs (aluminum, sugar) could hurt. Short KO on valuation and cost headwinds. Currency tailwinds and brand moat could sustain premium.
Packaged Foods
Short
May 12
$143.78
-2.6%
PG trades at P/E 21 and forward P/E 20, less extreme than WMT/COST but still above its historical average of ~18. A 20x P/E on a low-growth defensives offers limited upside, and high oil/input costs could erode margins. Mildly short PG as a relatively less overvalued but still unattractive staple. Brand pricing power and dividend safety may support valuation.
PG trades at P/E 21 and forward P/E 20, less extreme than WMT/COST but still above its historical average of ~18. A 20x P/E on a low-growth defensives offers limited upside, and high oil/input costs could erode margins. Mildly short PG as a relatively less overvalued but still unattractive staple. Brand pricing power and dividend safety may support valuation.
Personal Care
Short
May 12
$1019.63
+12.4%
COST has P/E 53 and forward P/E 45, making it one of the most expensive staples. High valuation implies extreme growth expectations that COST’s mature membership model may not deliver, especially with cost inflation. Short COST on valuation reversion risk. Strong same-store sales and member loyalty could sustain premium.
COST has P/E 53 and forward P/E 45, making it one of the most expensive staples. High valuation implies extreme growth expectations that COST’s mature membership model may not deliver, especially with cost inflation. Short COST on valuation reversion risk. Strong same-store sales and member loyalty could sustain premium.
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u/shaggy98 has 6 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 6 tickers since February 2026. Ranked #902 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: MSFT, ADBE, WMT.
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