Would I be crazy to buy Wesfarmers shares at 58 - The Motley Fool Australia

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We analyze Wesfarmers' financials across various querterly and yearly statements, indicators and fundamental ratios. We help investors to determine the real value of Wesfarmers using virtually all public information available. We use both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis to arrive at the intrinsic value of Wesfarmers based on its fundamental data. In general, a quantitative approach, as applied to this company, focuses on analyzing financial statements comparatively, whereas a qaualitative method uses data that is important to a company's growth but cannot be measured and presented in a numerical way.

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If you are still planning to invest in Wesfarmers Limited check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Wesfarmers' history and understand the potential risks before investing.