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NYSE:ORA
NYSE:ORARenewable Energy

Ormat Technologies (ORA): Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narrative Despite Slower Earnings Growth

Ormat Technologies (ORA) posted net profit margins of 14.1%, up from last year’s 13.3%, and delivered 16.7% average annual earnings growth over the past five years. However, the latest year’s earnings growth was 12.4%, trailing both the company’s own historical average and the projected pace of 8.1% earnings and 8.6% revenue growth going forward. Both figures are below the US market’s forecasted profit and revenue growth rates of 16% and 10.5%. These results come as the stock trades at a...
NYSE:BWXT
NYSE:BWXTAerospace & Defense

BWX Technologies (BWXT): Net Margins Dip as Valuation Premium Tests Growth Narrative

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) is expected to deliver annual earnings growth of 10.8% and revenue growth of 8.7%. These rates trail the broader US market averages of 16% and 10.5%, respectively. Net profit margins sit at 10%, marking a slight dip from last year’s 10.3%. Notably, the company’s earnings have jumped 10.9% over the past year compared to a five-year average of just 0.2% per year. With the stock trading well above the fair value estimate and at a price-to-earnings ratio higher than...
NYSE:APLE
NYSE:APLEHotel and Resort REITs

Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE): Profit Margin Miss Reinforces Cautious Growth Narrative

Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) delivered mixed results in its latest earnings, with a notable reversal in momentum from previous years. Net profit margins declined to 12.4% compared to last year’s 14.5%, and the company posted negative earnings growth over the past twelve months after growing earnings by 49.5% annually over the last five years. Looking ahead, management expects revenue to rise just 1.8% per year and earnings to grow at 0.7%, both lagging the broader US market. This may weigh...
NYSE:PLOW
NYSE:PLOWMachinery

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Margin Decline Undercuts Bullish Value Narrative Despite Attractive Valuation

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) posted a net profit margin of 6.6%, down from 9.7% last year, ending a five-year run of strong profitability gains that saw average annual earnings growth of 45.8%. Revenue is projected to rise by 6.5% annually, trailing the broader US market's 10.5% pace. Expected EPS growth of 14.7% also lags behind the 16% market forecast. Investors are likely to view these results as a sign of recent margin pressure. However, with shares trading below fair value and analyst...