It’s only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in ‘sexy’ stocks with a good story, even if those businesses lose money.Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.” data-reactid=”18″>It’s only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in ‘sexy’ stocks with a good story, even if those businesses lose money.Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.In the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, my choice may seem old fashioned; I still prefer profitable companies like Zehnder Group ( VTX:ZEHN ).While profit is not necessarily a social good, it’s easy to admire a business that can consistently produce it.In comparison, loss making companies act like a sponge for capital – but unlike such a sponge they do not always produce something when squeezed.Check out our latest analysis for Zehnder Group Zehnder Group’s Earnings Per Share Are Growing.As one of my mentors once told me, share price follows earnings per share (EPS).
Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS.Who among us would not applaud Zehnder Group’s stratospheric annual EPS growth of 45%, compound, over the last three years? Growth that fast may well be fleeting, but like a lotus blooming from a murky pond, it sparks joy for the wary stock pickers.I like to take a look at earnings before interest and (EBIT) tax margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company’s growth.Zehnder Group maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 5.7% to €628m.
That’s progress.You can take a look at the company’s revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below.To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.
While we live in the present moment at all times, there’s no doubt in my mind that the future matters more than the past.So why not check this interactive chart depicting future EPS estimates, for Zehnder Group ? Are Zehnder Group Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders? I like company leaders to have some skin in the game, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners.As a result, I’m encouraged by the fact that insiders own Zehnder Group shares worth a considerable sum.
To be specific, they have €15m worth of shares.That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy.Despite being just 2.8% of the company, the value of that investment is enough to show insiders have plenty riding on the venture.Should You Add Zehnder Group To Your Watchlist? Zehnder Group’s earnings have taken off like any random crypto-currency did, back in 2017.That EPS growth certainly has my attention, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke my interest.The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics.
So yes, on this short analysis I do think it’s worth considering Zehnder Group for a spot on your watchlist.If you think Zehnder Group might suit your style as an investor, you could go straight to its annual report, or you could first check our discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation for the company .Although Zehnder Group certainly looks good to me, I would like it more if insiders were buying up shares.If you like to see insider buying, too, then this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying , could be exactly what you’re looking for.
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