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Caffeine May Boost Your Health and Stock Portfolio

by Fred Fuld III

Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in various foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks. It affects the central nervous system and can provide several health benefits when consumed in moderation. Here are some potential health benefits of caffeine:

Increased alertness and focus: Caffeine can help improve mental alertness, enhance concentration, and reduce fatigue. It stimulates the brain by blocking the neurotransmitter adenosine, which promotes sleep and relaxation.

Enhanced physical performance: Caffeine has been shown to boost athletic performance and endurance. It can increase adrenaline levels, improve muscle contraction, and reduce perceived exertion, leading to improved stamina and exercise capacity.

Weight management: Caffeine has a mild appetite-suppressant effect and can temporarily increase metabolism. It may help with weight loss or weight maintenance when combined with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Improved cognitive function: Caffeine can enhance cognitive function, including memory, reaction time, and attention span. It may also reduce the risk of certain neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Mood elevation: Caffeine can improve mood and increase feelings of well-being. It stimulates the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, which play a role in regulating mood.

Reduced risk of certain diseases: Some studies have suggested that regular caffeine consumption may be associated with a lower risk of certain conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, liver disease, certain types of cancer, and heart disease. However, more research is needed to establish a definitive link.

Protection against neurodegenerative diseases: Caffeine intake has been associated with a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It may help protect against the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain.

Decreased risk of stroke and heart disease: Moderate caffeine consumption has been linked to a lower risk of stroke and heart disease. However, excessive intake may have the opposite effect, so moderation is key.

It’s important to note that while moderate caffeine consumption can have these potential health benefits, excessive intake or sensitivity to caffeine can lead to negative effects such as sleep disturbances, increased heart rate, anxiety, and digestive issues. Individual responses to caffeine can vary, so it’s best to listen to your body and consume it in moderation.

If you are wondering how investors can take advantage of caffeine, here are some examples.

Starbucks (SBUX) is the Seattle, Washington based company which is a globally renowned coffeehouse chain that has revolutionized the way people enjoy and experience coffee. With a passion for crafting high-quality beverages, Starbucks strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where customers can savor the artistry of their coffee creations. Beyond coffee, the company offers an extensive menu of handcrafted beverages, including teas, refreshers, and indulgent treats, catering to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. Starbucks has become synonymous with exceptional coffee, fostering a sense of community and connection that extends far beyond the coffee cup.

Starbucks has a large market cap of over $112 billion and pays a dividend yield of 2.16%. It trades at 31.8 times trailing earnings. The quarterly earnings per share growth year-over-year was 34.8%, with earning expected to grow another 19.5% next year..

Coffee Holding (JVA) is a leading vertically integrated coffee supplier that operates in the dynamic global coffee market. With a strong focus on sourcing, roasting, and distributing a wide range of coffee products, the company serves as a key player in the industry. Through strategic partnerships with coffee growers and producers worldwide, Coffee Holding ensures a reliable supply chain, allowing them to meet the demands of both wholesale and retail customers.

In addition to its core coffee operations, the company has diversified its product portfolio to include private label and branded coffee offerings, expanding its market reach. Leveraging its expertise and industry relationships, Coffee Holding has positioned itself as a trusted provider of high-quality coffee products across various distribution channels. By maintaining a keen eye on market trends and consumer preferences, the company continues to adapt and innovate, cementing its position as a reputable player in the competitive coffee industry.

With an extremely low market cap of $9.3 million, the company’s stock should be considered very speculative. The company is currently generating negative earnings. However, it has an extremely favorable price to sales ratio on 0.14, and sells at 38% of book value.

Another caffeine stock is Farmer Bros. Company (FARM), a well-established foodservice provider that specializes in coffee and related products for the hospitality industry. With a rich history dating back to 1912, the company has solidified its position as a trusted partner for restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice establishments. Farmer Brothers sources, roasts, and distributes a wide range of coffee blends, including sustainably sourced and certified organic options, catering to diverse customer preferences and evolving consumer trends.

Beyond coffee, Farmer Bros. offers an extensive array of beverage and foodservice solutions, including tea, cocoa, spices, and culinary products. Their comprehensive product portfolio is complemented by a suite of value-added services, such as equipment maintenance and technical support, ensuring seamless integration of their offerings within the foodservice operations of their customers.

The company has a small market cap of $61.3 million, and is currently generating negative earnings, so should also be considered extremely speculative. It also has a great price sales ratio of 0.13, and trades at 82% of book.

If caffeine can’t help your stock portfolio, at least it might improve your cognitive function.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Investing in the Future of Coffee

by Fred Fuld III

The coffee industry has been growing steadily over the years and is expected to continue to expand in the future. Here are some potential business opportunities in the coffee industry:

  1. Specialty coffee: The specialty coffee market has been growing rapidly as consumers become more interested in high-quality and unique coffee experiences. This presents an opportunity for businesses to offer specialty coffee products, such as single-origin beans, micro-roasted coffee, and customized blends.
  2. Sustainable coffee: Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and this trend is driving demand for sustainable coffee products. Businesses can differentiate themselves by offering sustainably sourced and produced coffee, using practices that minimize their environmental impact.
  3. Coffee delivery: With the growth of online ordering and delivery services, there is an opportunity for businesses to offer coffee delivery services. This could include delivery of coffee beans, pre-made coffee drinks, or even a subscription service for regular coffee deliveries.
  4. Coffee tourism: As coffee continues to grow in popularity, there is an opportunity for businesses to offer coffee tourism experiences, such as visits to coffee plantations, coffee tastings, and coffee-related workshops.
  5. Technology-enabled coffee: Technology is transforming the coffee industry, with innovations such as coffee machines that use artificial intelligence and mobile ordering apps. Businesses can capitalize on this trend by offering technology-enabled coffee products and services.

These are just a few examples of the potential business opportunities in the coffee industry. As the industry continues to evolve, there will likely be many more opportunities for businesses to innovate and grow.

Of course, there are also plenty of health benefits from drinking coffee.

So if an investor wants to sample some of the companies in this industry, there are a few available.

Starbucks (SBUX) is the Seattle, Washington based company with over 30,000 stores around the world that sell coffee, tea, blended drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and many other food and drink items. Starbucks has a large market cap of over $117.8 billion and pays a dividend yield of 2.05%. It trades at 35.6 times trailing earnings.

Coffee Holding (JVA) is a wholesale coffee roaster and dealer that manufactures, roasts, packages, markets, and distributes roasted and blended coffee for private labeled accounts and its own brands, with three product categories: wholesale green coffee, branded coffee, and private label coffee. With a very low market cap of $28 million, the company’s stock is very speculative. The stock  trades at 27 times trailing earnings.

Another option is Farmer Brothers Company (FARM), a coffee foodservice company that manufactures, wholesales, and distributes coffee, tea, and hundreds of other foodservice items to retailers and foodservice providers. Its customers include hotels, offices, restaurants, convenience stores, and other establishments. The company has a tiny market cap of $90 million, and is currently generating negative earnings, so should be considered extremely speculative.

Are you going to put your money where your mouth is and consider investing in coffee stocks?

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

How to Trade Agricultural Commodities without Trading Futures

by Fred Fuld III

Have you ever thought about trading or investing in an agricultural commodity, possibly as an inflation hedge, such as  wheat, corn, soybeans, or even coffee?

But maybe you didn’t want to get into futures because of the risk or lack of understanding or both.

Well, there is another way to trade these food items, and that is through the agricultural commodities exchange traded funds.

Probably the safest way is through an ETF that has a diversified portfolio of agricultural products, such as the Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (DBA), which has an investment objective of investing in a portfolio of exchange-traded agricultural futures.

If you think the price of corn is going to take off, you could trade the Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN).

Or maybe you think the demand for sugar is going to increase, causing the sugar price to spike. You have a couple of alternatives, the iPath Series B Bloomberg Sugar Subindex Total Return ETN (SGG) and the Teucrium Sugar Fund (CANE).

If you like chocolate, there is the iPath Bloomberg Cocoa Subindex Total Return ETN (NIB).

The following is a list of the agricultural commodities ETFs.

Commodity Symbol ETF Name  Total Assets*
Agriculture DBA Invesco DB Agriculture Fund  1,018,170
Agriculture RJA Elements Rogers International Commodity Index-Agriculture Total Return ETN  153,758
Corn CORN Teucrium Corn Fund  120,848
Coffee JO iPath Series B Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN  94,895
Wheat WEAT Teucrium Wheat Fund  75,645
Soybean SOYB Teucrium Soybean Fund  44,971
Sugar SGG iPath Series B Bloomberg Sugar Subindex Total Return ETN  26,419
Sugar CANE Teucrium Sugar Fund  22,844
Cocoa NIB iPath Bloomberg Cocoa Subindex Total Return ETN  22,713
Grains JJG iPath Series B Bloomberg Grains Subindex Total Return ETN  21,563
Cotton BAL iPath Series B Bloomberg Cotton Subindex Total Return ETN  20,602
Livestock COW iPath Series B Bloomberg Livestock Subindex Total Return ETN  19,665
Agriculture TAGS Teucrium Agricultural Fund  14,180
Agriculture JJA iPath Series B Bloomberg Agriculture Subindex Total Return ETN  11,211
* In thousands

You will notice that some of these are ETNs (Exchange Traded Notes) as opposed to ETFs. ETNs are senior, unsecured debt securities similar to a bond

Keep in mind that these funds are very volatile, very speculative, and can have low volume and very wide spreads.

 

Disclosure: Author is long JO and WEAT.

Coffee May Make You and Your Portfolio Healthier

by Fred Fuld III

If you drink coffee first thing in the morning, you may be doing something healthy for your body without even realizing it. Not only does coffee have energy-boosting properties, but according to a recent study published in Hepatology Magazine, coffee may reduce the risk of dying of liver cirrhosis by as much as 66%..

Another study, reported in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, showed that consuming coffee before exercise may burn more fat.

Other studies have shown that coffee may reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. It has even shown to reduce depression.

If you are looking for a way to invest in coffee, there is a way to invest in the price of coffee directly. The price of the iPath Series B Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN (JO) has increased by 1.19% year to date. This tracks futures contracts on the commodity of coffee and allows investors to gain exposure to coffee prices without worrying about direct exposure to futures.

Starbucks (SBUX) is the Seattle, Washington based company with approximately 32,000 stores around the world that sell coffee, tea, blended drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and many other food and drink items. Starbucks has a large market cap of over $139 billion and pays a dividend yield of 1.52%, which has increased every year since 2010. The company has also increased its revenue each fiscal year since 2009. The stock has an extremely high  price to earnings  ratio of 208, and a forward PE ratio of 41.

Coffee Holding (JVA) is a wholesale coffee roaster and dealer that manufactures, roasts, packages, markets, and distributes roasted and blended coffee for private labeled accounts and its own brands, with three product categories: wholesale green coffee, branded coffee, and private label coffee. With small market cap of $28 million, the company’s stock is very speculative. The stock  trades at 23 times trailing earnings.

Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) is the China based company that is a retailer of freshly brewed coffee and other drinks and food. The company has over 2,300 stores. It has a market cap of $2.3 billion. The stock has a price/sales ratio of 4.

Another option is Farmer Brothers Company (FARM), a coffee foodservice company that manufactures, wholesales, and distributes coffee, tea, and hundreds of other foodservice items to retailers and foodservice providers. Its customers include hotels, offices, restaurants, convenience stores, and other establishments. The company has a market cap of $182 million, and is currently generating negative earnings.

Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. (SCFFF) has an extremely low market cap of just $4 million. It is a Canada-based company that designs, builds, and operates coffee cafés throughout Canada and the United States. The stock is generating negative earnings.

Youngevity International (YGYI), which has a low market cap of only $9.5 million, is a company that develops and distributes nutritional products and commercial coffee. The company’s earnings are negative.

Baristas Coffee (BCCI) is a drive-through retailer of coffee. This penny stock has a market cap of less than $1 million.

Most of the above mentioned stocks are extremely lop cap companies and should be considered extremely speculative. If you are a drinker of coffee, maybe you should put your money where your mouth is and consider investing in some coffee stocks.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Coffee May Benefit You and Your Portfolio

by Nkem Iregbulem

Many people drink coffee first thing in the morning. Some heavily rely on this dose of caffeine to boost their energy and start their day. Turns out that in addition to its energy-boosting powers, coffee may be associated with more health benefits than we once thought. Recent studies have highlighted different reasons why coffee may be good for us.

A cohort study published in the Current Developments in Nutrition journal this past May investigated the association between coffee consumption and mortality rates. The participants of the study were 36,758 US adults ages 20+ years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2014. Researchers found that drinking 1 to 2 cups of coffee a day was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart disease mortality. Additionally, they found that participants who consumed 1 or more cups of coffee a day had a lower risk of all-cause mortality.

Recent studies have also studied the potential health benefits of caffeine, a key component of coffee. A meta-analysis published in Nutrients this past June explored the effect of caffeine on the risk and progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Nine different studies were included in the healthy cohort, and four were included in the PD cohort. Researchers observed a significant deceleration in the progression of motor symptoms in patients with PD. They also found that caffeine consumption among healthy individuals was associated with a lower risk of developing PD.

These potential health benefits may also compel you to invest in some coffee-related companies. Your options include Starbucks (SBUX), Coffee Holding (JVA), Farmer Brothers Co. (FARM), Spot Coffee (SPP), and Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI). All of these stocks are traded on NASDAQ except SPP, which is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange — previously known as the Canadian Venture Exchange.

Your first option is Starbucks (SBUX), the largest coffeehouse chain in the world. The company has over 31,000 stores around the world that sell coffee, tea, blended drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and many other food and drink items. The global coffee powerhouse was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks has a market cap of $90.09 billion and pays a dividend yield of 2.13%. With a high price-to-sales ratio of 3.81 and a price-to-book ratio of 71.29, its stock trades at 28.25 times forward earnings. The company enjoys a 3-year revenue growth rate of 7.54% and an even better 5-year revenue growth rate of 10.02%. Starbucks has managed to increase its revenue each fiscal year over the past decade.

You might also consider investing in Coffee Holding (JVA), a company that makes, roasts, packages, markets, and distributes roasted and blended coffee for private labeled accounts and its own brands. Its products can be divided into three product categories: wholesale green coffee, branded coffee, and private label coffee. The company was founded in 1971 and is currently headquartered in Staten Island, New York. Coffee Holding has a market cap of $18.1 million and does not pay a dividend. Its stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.22 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.71. As of its most recent quarter, Coffee Holding has $2.65 million in total cash and $7.6 million in total debt. The company has a 3-year revenue growth rate 3.08% but a negative 5-year revenue growth rate of -4.50%.

Another option is Farmer Brothers Company (FARM), a coffee foodservice company that makes, wholesales, and distributes coffee, tea, and hundreds of other foodservice items to retailers and foodservice providers. Its customers include hotels, offices, restaurants, convenience stores, and other establishments. Founded in 1912 and based in Northlake, Texas, Farmer Brothers Company has a market cap of $123.08 million and does not pay a dividend. The stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.22 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.83. As of its most recent quarter, Farmer Bros has $26.39 million in total cash and $105.91 million in total debt. The company enjoys a 3-year revenue growth rate of 3.06% and a 5-year revenue growth rate of 2.44%.

Spot Coffee (SPP) is a Canadian company that designs, builds, and operates coffee cafés throughout Canada and the United States. These cafés sell coffee, sandwiches, pastries, salads, and many other food and drink items. Most of the company’s revenue comes from sales at these cafés, licensing and franchise fees, and the wholesale of roasted coffee beans. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Spot Coffee has a market cap of $4.71 million and pays a dividend yield of 3.07%. Its stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.53. As of its most recent quarter, the company has $6.89 million in total debt. Spot Coffee has a negative 3-year revenue growth rate of -4.22% but a better 5-year revenue growth rate of 1.44%.

Finally, you might consider Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI), a company that develops and distributes nutritional products and commercial coffee. It operates in two segments, Direct Selling and Commercial Coffee, but generates most of its revenue from the Direct Selling segment. It offers a wide variety of products including gourmet coffee, skincare and cosmetic products, nutritional supplements, sports and energy drinks, fashion accessories, digital products, and organic food. Youngevity was founded in 1996 and is based in Chula Vista, California. The company has a market cap of $24.26 million and does not pay a dividend. The stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.13 and has a price-to-book ratio of 0.43. As of its most recent quarter, Youngevity has $7.27 million in total cash and $24.42 million in total debt. The company enjoys a 3-year revenue growth rate of 1.23% and a much better 5-year revenue growth rate of 13.66%.

Maybe a coffee stock will wake up your portfolio.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above stocks at the time the article was written.

 

Drink Coffee, Lose Weight: Top Coffee Stocks

by Fred Fuld III

If you drink coffee first thing in the morning, you may be doing something healthy for your body without even realizing it. Not only does coffee have energy-boosting properties, but according to a recent study at the University of Nottingham in the UK, coffee may help you lose weight.

The study was reported in the Scientific Reports Journal, and showed that coffee can stimulate good fat, referred to a brown fat, which can can generate heat and metabolize macronutrients by burning calories.

You can invest in coffee directly if you want. The price of the iPath® Series B Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN (JJOFF) has increased by 16.4% over the last three months. This consists of one futures contract on the commodity of coffee and allows investors to gain exposure to coffee prices without worrying about direct exposure to futures.

The potential health benefits may also compel you to invest in some coffee related companies. Your options include Starbucks (SBUX), Coffee Holding (JVA), Farmer Bros. Co. (FARM), Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. (SPP), and Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI). All of these stocks are traded on NASDAQ except SPP, which is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange — previously known as the Canadian Venture Exchange.

Most people are familiar with the global coffee powerhouse Starbucks. The company has over 28,000 stores around the world that sell coffee, tea, blended drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and many other food and drink items. As the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, Starbucks boasts a large market cap of over $102 billion and pays a dividend yield of 1.72%, which has been increased each year since 2010. The company has also increased its revenue each fiscal year since 2009. The stock has a fairly high price-to-sales ratio of 4.3, making itsomewhat overpriced. Starbucks’ stock has a price to earnings  ratio of 34.8, and a forward PE ratio of 27.3.

You may also want to consider investing in Coffee Holding, a wholesale coffee roaster and dealer that manufactures, roasts, packages, markets, and distributes roasted and blended coffee for private labeled accounts and its own brands. Its products can be divided into three product categories: wholesale green coffee, branded coffee, and private label coffee. With small market cap of $22.5 million, the company’s stock is very speculative. The stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.25 though it trades at 102 times trailing earnings.

Another option is Farmer Brothers Company, a coffee foodservice company that manufactures, wholesales, and distributes coffee, tea, and hundreds of other foodservice items to retailers and foodservice providers. Its customers include hotels, offices, restaurants, convenience stores, and other establishments. The company has a market cap of $283 million. Its stock trades at 78 times forward earnings. It has a price-to-book ratio of 1.68 and a favorable price-to-sales ratio of 0.46.

Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. has a market cap of just $12 million, and the latter , making both these stocks very speculative. Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. is a Canada-based company that designs, builds, and operates coffee cafés throughout Canada and the United States. These cafés sell coffee, sandwiches, pastries, salads, and many other food and drink items. Most of the company’s revenue comes from sales at these cafés, licensing and franchise fees, and the wholesale of roasted coffee beans. The stock is trading at 37.5 times trailing earnings and pays a 3.07% yield.

Youngevity International, which has a low market cap of $173 million, is a company that develops and distributes nutritional products and commercial coffee. It operates in two segments, Direct Selling and Commercial Coffee, but generates most of its revenue from the Direct Selling segment. It offers a wide variety of products including gourmet coffee, skincare and cosmetic products, nutritional supplements, sports and energy drinks, fashion accessories, digital products, and organic food. The company  has a very favorable price-to-sales ratio of 0.77 and trades at 48 times forward earnings.

If you already drink a lot of coffee, maybe you should put your money where your mouth is and consider investing in the stocks of some coffee-related companies.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Coffee May Be Healthy for You and Your Portfolio

by Nkem Iregbulem

Many people drink coffee first thing in the morning. Some heavily rely on this dose of caffeine to boost their energy and start their day. Turns out that in addition to its energy-boosting powers, coffee may be associated with more health benefits than we once thought. Recent studies have highlighted different reasons why coffee may be good for us.

One news article reports on a recent study conducted to examine previously unidentified risk factors for certain heart conditions. Researchers at the University of Colorado medical school analyzed data from the Framingham Heart Study, which track the eating habits and cardiovascular health of over 15,000 individuals since the 1940s. They used machine learning to identify trends in this large data set. The study found that drinking coffee may lower one’s risk of heart failure, stroke, and coronary heart disease. The researchers used the same methods to analyze two other large study groups, the Cardiovascular Heart Study and the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, and found similar results.

An umbrella study published in the British Medical Journal in 2017 highlights a range of coffee’s potential health benefits. The study identified over 200 meta-analyses of observational and interventional studies that investigated the link between coffee and numerous different health outcomes. These health outcomes could come from any adult population in all countries and all settings. Researchers found that drinking three to four cups of coffee per day lowers one’s risk of all cause mortality, heart disease, several specific types of cancer, and neurological, metabolic, and liver conditions.

Another study, published in Circulation for the American Heart Association, presents positive findings. The study investigated the connection between the consumption of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee and total and cause-specific mortality among men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study, the Nurses’ Health Study II, and the Health Professional Follow-up Study. Researchers found that the consumption of 1 to 5 cups of coffee a day may lower one’s risk of mortality. More specifically, they found that coffee consumption was associated with an 8% to 15% reduction in the risk of death.

You can even use coffee as a financial instrument. The price of the iPath® Series B Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN (BJO) has decreased by 1.16% since it began trading this past February. BJO consists of one futures contract on the commodity of coffee and allows investors to gain exposure to coffee prices without worrying about direct exposure to futures.

The potential health benefits may also compel you to invest in some coffee related companies. Your options include Starbucks (SBUX), Coffee Holding (JVA), Farmer Bros. Co. (FARM), Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. (SPP), and Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI). All of these stocks are traded on NASDAQ except SPP, which is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange — previously known as the Canadian Venture Exchange.

Most people have heard of Starbucks, a global coffee powerhouse. The company has over 28,000 stores around the world that sell coffee, tea, blended drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and many other food and drink items. As the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, Starbucks boasts a large market cap of $79.3 billion and pays a dividend yield of 2.01%, which has been up each year since 2010. The company has also increased its revenue each fiscal year since 2009 and enjoys a 5-year revenue growth rate of 11.01%. With a price-to-sales ratio of 3.51, the company’s stock is somewhat overpriced. Starbucks’ stock has a PE ratio of 25.13, a forward PE ratio of 22.88, and a high price-to-book ratio of 16.76.

You may also want to consider investing in Coffee Holding, a wholesale coffee roaster and dealer that manufactures, roasts, packages, markets, and distributes roasted and blended coffee for private labeled accounts and its own brands. Its products can be divided into three product categories: wholesale green coffee, branded coffee, and private label coffee. With small market cap of $24.24 million, the company’s stock is very speculative. Coffee Holding’s revenue has decreased each fiscal year since 2015 as the company faces a negative 5-year revenue growth rate of -14.98%. The stock has an excellent price-to-sales ratio of 0.31 though it trades at 47.25 times trailing earnings.

A third option is Farmer Brothers Company, a coffee foodservice company that manufactures, wholesales, and distributes coffee, tea, and hundreds of other foodservice items to retailers and foodservice providers. Its customers include hotels, offices, restaurants, convenience stores, and other establishments. The company has a market cap of $501.9 million. Its stock trades at 23.29 times trailing earnings and at 37.59 times forward earnings. It has a price-to-book ratio of 2.41 and a favorable price-to-sales ratio of 0.83. Though the company has a 5-year growth rate of 1.66%, the company has seen slowly decreasing revenue values each fiscal year since 2015.

Two other coffee-related companies to consider are Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. and Youngevity International. The former has a market cap of just $18.89 million, and the latter has a low market cap of $75.59 million, making both these stocks very speculative. Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd. is a Canada-based company that designs, builds, and operates coffee cafés throughout Canada and the United States. These cafés sell coffee, sandwiches, pastries, salads, and many other food and drink items. Most of the company’s revenue comes from sales at these cafés, licensing and franchise fees, and the wholesale of roasted coffee beans. The company has a 5-year revenue growth rate of 7.52% with its stock trading at 37.5 times trailing earnings.

Youngevity International is a company that develops and distributes nutritional products and commercial coffee. It operates in two segments, Direct Selling and Commercial Coffee, but generates most of its revenue from the Direct Selling segment. It offers a wide variety of products including gourmet coffee, skincare and cosmetic products, nutritional supplements, sports and energy drinks, fashion accessories, digital products, and organic food. The company enjoys a 5-year revenue growth rate of 17.18%, and its stock has a very favorable price-to-sales ratio of 0.43.

If you’re looking for more than just an energy boost and some health benefits from coffee, you may want to consider investing your money in a coffee ETN or in the stocks of some coffee-related companies.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Drink Coffee, Live Longer, Make Money with Coffee Stocks

Great news for you coffee drinkers. About a week ago, the news came out that drinking coffee can extend your life expectancy. And it wasn’t just one study that released this information, there were two studies.

One study, funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Consumers and International Agency for Research on Cancer was the largest research on coffee ever, involving half a million subjects from ten European countries. The study found that there was reduced risk of death from various causes, due to drinking coffee.

The other study involved multiethnic participants, including African Americans, Native Hawaiians, Japanese Americans, Latinos, and whites. This study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, found that coffee drinking was associated with a reduced risk for death in African Americans, Japanese Americans, Latinos, and whites.

If the desire for a longer life through coffee consumption catches on, this could certainly benefit the coffee companies. It is interesting to note that since these studies were released on July 11, the price of the iPath® Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN (JO) has increased by over 8%. JO consists of one futures contract on the commodity of coffee, and it is a way for investors to participate in the price of coffee without investing in the futures market.

Of course, Starbucks (SBUX) is the big elephant in the coffee cup with a market cap of $84 billion. The stock trades at 23.8 times forward earnings, and pays a dividend yield of 1.63%. Dividends have increased every year for the last seven years. Earnings for the latest quarter jumped 13.5% year-over-year.

If you are looking for a coffee producer and distributor, there is Coffee Holding (JVA), which is a very low cap stock at $25 million, and therefore very speculative. The stock trades at 20.8 times trailing earnings and has a very favorable price to sales ratio of 0.36.

If you are looking for a list of publicly traded coffee companies, look no further than the free list of coffee, caffeine, and tea stocks HERE. Hopefully one of these stocks can stimulate your portfolio and keep it healthy.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above stocks at the time the article was written.