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The 13th chapter of "The Intelligent Investor" presents an analysis of four companies to provide practical insights. Graham bases his analysis on four prevalent live examples at the time of writing, including: ELTRA Corp Emerson Electric Co. Emery Air Freight Emhart Corp. Graham explains that the most striking fact about these companies is that the current price/earnings ratios vary more widely than their operating performance or financial condition. He further clarifies that this happens because of the "superior growth" of the profits of the favored companies. Graham analyzes these companies by looking at key ratios that relate to performance and price. He establishes six criteria for analysis: profitability stability growth financial position dividends price history Graham concludes that careful investors should avoid overenthusiasm for good performance in earnings and in the stock market. Graham considers Emerson Electric to be a "goodwill giant" and em...

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