Chart of the Week: What Could You Buy With $200 Billion?

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Recently, Facebook’s market cap has surpassed $200 billion dollars. That got me thinking….

 

What other companies could you buy for $200 billion, and how do those companies compare to Facebook?

 

First, we look at the market caps of a few companies. In other words – how much it would cost to buy the company:

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At the time this data was put together, someone with $200 billion to spend could buy Facebook, Coca-Cola, AT&T or IBM for all about the same price. McDonalds is about half the price.

 

Next we look at how the net incomes of the companies compare:

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Despite equal price tags, Facebook generates significantly less income, and revenue:

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And generates significantly less cash:

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Which gets me thinking….What the hell are investors buying for $200 Billion?

 

 

 

 

 

Categories: Chart of the Week, Investing and Retirement

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