11-09-2013, 08:12 PM
As an individual it extremely difficult to really assess earnings, regardless how much time you review the statements. Dividends & dividend growth tell us that what the company said or presented in the past was probably valid, as they could afford the dividend and growth.
It doesn't project into the future, but it's the best measurement we have.
It doesn't project into the future, but it's the best measurement we have.