[[Actuarial Notes Wiki|Wiki]] / [[Actuarial Techniques]] / [[Investment]] / ==Fundamental Analysis== > Fundamental analysis is a method of valuing an asset based on its intrinsic value, typically using the [[Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)]] method. ## Data Required for Fundamental Analysis 1. [[Business Operations]] and [[Strategy]] 2. [[Financial Statements]] 3. [[Economic Indicators]] ### Business Operations and Strategy - [[Business Model]] - [[Competitive Advantage]] - [[Leadership]], [[Talent]], and [[Culture]] ### Financial Statements - [[Price to Earnings Ratio]] (P/E) - [[Return on Equity]] (ROE) - [[Debt to Equity Ratio]] ### Economic Indicators - [[Interest|Interest Rate]] Sensitivity - [[Gross Domestic Product (GDP)]] or other [[Measures of Productivity]]