Fortescue Ltd stock and Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares are 2 ASX shares to watch

The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price is down around 36.8% since the start of 2024. It's probably worth asking, 'is the FMG share price top value?'
The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price is down around 36.8% since the start of 2024. The Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price is about 85.3% off its 52-week low.

FMG share price in focus

Fortescue Ltd is an iron ore production and exploration company with assets located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Perth.

Fortescue’s main operation is in iron ore production, shipping more than 190 million tonnes annually. However, Fortescue has also been ramping up exploration activities across Australia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Kazakhstan for materials like copper, rare earths, and lithium.

This is part of Fortescue’s long-term strategy to take advantage of the shift to renewable energy. Demand for copper, lithium, and other rare earths are expected to skyrocket and Fortescue intends to fill that demand.

HUB shares

HUB24 was founded in 2007 and has quickly become a leading player in the wealth management industry, providing software and management platforms that touch financial advice, superannuation, and investment management.

HUB24’s three main products are the platforms HUB24, Class, and myprosperity. HUB24 is made for financial advisers and their clients, providing access to a range of managed funds and investment products. Class is a leading software for self-managed super funds to manage portfolios, legal documentation, and compliance. myprosperity is a provider of client portals for accountants and advisers to provide an enhanced service and customer experience.

HUB24’s competitive advantage is in the quality of its service. In 2024 they’ve been awarded Overall Best Platform in the Adviser Ratings Financial Advice Landscape Report, and ranked first for Overall Satisfaction and Brand Image and Reputation in the 2024 Wealth Insights Platform Service Level Report.

FMG share price valuation

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One way to have a ‘fast read’ of where the FMG share price is, is to study something like dividend yield through time. Remember, the dividend yield is effectively the ‘cash flow’ to a share holder, but it can fluctuate year-to-year or between payments. Currently, Fortescue Ltd shares have a dividend yield of around 9.37%, compared to its 5-year average of 7.08%. Put simply, FMG shares are trading above their historical average dividend yield.

Since HUB is more of a growth company than an established blue chip, a price-sales ratio might be a more appropriate assessment.The HUB share price currently trades at a price-sales ratio of 15.98x, which compares to its 5-year long-term average of 10.64x. So, its shares are trading higher than their historical average. However, a simple multiple like this should only be the start of your research. The Rask websites offer free online investing courses, created by analysts explaining things like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Dividend Discount Models (DDM). They even include free valuation spreadsheets! Just remember there are many different ways to value a share, like Hub24 Ltd.

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