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DDFS Foundation Tree

The Foundation Fir — Jon Knotts Investment Framework

Jon Knotts · DDFS Framework · Internal Portfolio Construction
The Foundation Fir
“I focus on ratios that explain earnings durability, capital discipline, and balance-sheet resilience—then price them within a macro and policy framework.”
VALUATION CEILING where fundamentals meet market expectations VISIBLE CANOPY UPPER ROOTS MID ROOTS DEEP ROOTS Market Price Economic Moat Competitive Moat Balance Sheet Earnings Durability Are earnings real, repeatable, defensible? FCF/NI · OCF/NI · ROIC vs WACC Gross Margin stability · Revenue vs EPS Capital Discipline Is valuation justified by durability? EV/EBITDA · Price/FCF · PEG Ratio Earnings Yield · vs 10-yr Treasury Financial Strength Can it survive cycles and macro shocks? Net Debt/EBITDA · Interest Coverage Debt/FCF · Curr. Ratio Keeps the tree upright Prevents decay Anchors in rough storms
Earnings Durability+ Capital Discipline+ Financial Strength= Resilient Compounding
Jon Knotts · DDFS Framework · “Deep roots. Durable returns.”

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