Fundamentals vs. hype means distinguishing long-term economic value from short-term market excitement. If you've watched a stock skyrocket on social media or in the news, you may wonder how much of that move reflects real business strength. How do you tell the difference, and which signals should you trust?
This article shows you how to apply fundamental analysis to trendy stocks so you can decide whether a highflying name deserves a place in your portfolio. You'll get a checklist of metrics, practical valuation techniques, and case studies of recent hot stocks like $NVDA, $AMC, $PLTR, and $TSLA.
- Focus on cash flows, revenue quality, and margins, not just price momentum.
- Use enterprise value and EV/Revenue for unprofitable growth names, and P/E or FCF yield for profitable firms.
- Separate
