FAQs
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What are the legal considerations?
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There is no issue with including a disclaimer. To emphasize VARA’s role as a neutral body and to ensure maximum credibility, we recommend adding a link to our website.
When should averages vs. median be used?
What consensus services do you offer?
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We have the broadest service portfolio in the field of consensus. We offer outsourcing services, tools to manage company-wide consensus processes, and communication channels to support effective engagement. Contact us, and we will find the right solution for you.
Do you use AI?
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AI plays an important role in our value chain and offers exciting opportunities to develop our consensus services. However, to ensure quality, human expertise is still required for the final review.
Why should I publish consensus on our IR website?
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How many analysts are needed for consensus?
This ensures that investors and analysts have access to high-quality consensus estimates, making communication significantly easier. This type of service helps differentiate your company and lowers the threshold for investors to invest. It also serves as a clear quality stamp.
Theoretically, three analysts are sufficient, but five or more is optimal. For small companies, publishing consensus estimates is not primarily about saving time; rather, it makes it easier for investors and analysts to follow the stock. It’s about better communication.
Basically, we recommend using averages, but for cyclical industries, the median may be a more suitable choice. The median is less sensitive to outliers and large changes in estimates. However, because it reacts more slowly, it is not ideal for growth companies, but it can be a good option for cyclical ones.