The follow charts show the performance of US-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) against select foreign tire makers – Germany’s Continental AG (CTTAY), Japan’s Bridgestone(BRDCY) and France’s Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (MGDDY):
5-Year returns comparison:
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10-Year returns comparison:
Source: Google Finance
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I ran the stock screener to screen for foreign stocks with the following conditions:
This resultant 15 stocks are listed in the table below:
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Of the 37 ADRs with a market cap of more $50.0 billion, China Mobile Ltd (CHL) takes the top spot with a market cap of $217.0 billion. It is interesting that Norway-based Statoil has a market cap of $82.0 billion compared to BP’s $136.0 billion.
Disclosure: Long PBR, SAN
The following charts shows the performance comparison of US-based food giant General Mills (GIS) and Switzerland-based Nestle SA (NSRGY). In the 5-year period shown, the gap in returns between these companies is not large. However the 10-year return of Nestle more than double that of General Mills’ return. Compared to General Mills, Nestle owns many brands which are highly popular in emerging markets. In addition, Nestle is also known for coming up with successful innovative products.
5-year return of General Mills vs. Nestle SA:
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10-year return of General Mills vs. Nestle SA:
Source: Google Finance
Disclosure: Long GIS
A quick look at the performance of Bank of America (BAC) and Royal Bank of Canada(RY) over 5 and 10 years shows the huge disparity in returns. The returns noted are based on share price changes only and do not include dividends.
5-year return of Bank of America and Royal Bank of Canada:
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10-year return of Bank of America and Royal Bank of Canada:
Source: Google Finance
Disclosure: Long RY
Here is a performance review of US-based Verizon Communications(VZ) and Philippines-based Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PHI):
5-year return of Verizon Communications and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company:
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10-year return of Verizon Communications and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company:
In 5 years the difference in returns was not big.However in 10 years, PHI had an incredible run relative to the below average performance of Verizon.
Source: Google Finance
Disclosure: No Positions