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SEHK:1816
SEHK:1816Renewable Energy

CGN Power (SEHK:1816) Margins Narrow, Undercutting Bullish Narrative on Policy-Driven Profit Stability

CGN Power (SEHK:1816) posted a 1.3% annual earnings growth over the past five years, while revenues are projected to climb at 6.3% per year, which lags the Hong Kong market’s expected 8.6%. Net profit margins currently sit at 11.2%, down from last year’s 13%, and forecasts see earnings growth accelerating to 8.9% per year, though this is still behind the market’s anticipated 12.3%. For investors, the numbers show mixed momentum, but a favorable Price-to-Earnings ratio and a market price below...
NasdaqGS:CSGP
NasdaqGS:CSGPReal Estate

CoStar Group (CSGP): Margins Fall Sharply, Testing Bullish Forecasts for Earnings Rebound

CoStar Group (CSGP) posted a 13.3% annual revenue growth forecast, outpacing the US market’s projected 10.2% per year. Despite this strong outlook, EPS has declined by 11.6% per year over the past five years, and net profit margin has narrowed to just 0.7%, down sharply from 6.6% a year ago. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to rebound dramatically, with analysts expecting 112% annual growth over the next three years, well above the US market average of 15.6% per year. See our full...
SEHK:1385
SEHK:1385Semiconductor

Fudan Microelectronics (SEHK:1385) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Narratives Despite Strong Growth Forecasts

Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group (SEHK:1385) posted average annual earnings growth of 10.4% over the past five years, but its net profit margin declined to 12.1% from 14.3% the previous year. With earnings forecast to accelerate at 32.6% per year and revenue expected to rise 10.8% annually, the company is set to outpace Hong Kong market averages of 12.3% and 8.6% respectively. However, recent negative earnings growth and compressed margins highlight the challenges ahead as investors...
NYSE:ORN
NYSE:ORNConstruction

Orion Group Holdings (ORN) Profitability Aided by $2.3M One-Off Gain Challenges Margin Recovery Narrative

Orion Group Holdings (ORN) has turned profitable in the most recent period, marking a shift from a challenging backdrop that included a negative 16.2% annual earnings growth rate over the last five years. While revenue is forecast to grow at 4.6% per year, trailing the US market’s expected 10.2% rate, the headline results this time around were boosted by a one-off $2.3 million gain, which adds some volatility to the reported earnings. See our full analysis for Orion Group Holdings. The next...
ASX:GRR
ASX:GRRMetals and Mining

Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) Is Up 8.9% After Strong Q3 Production and Lower Costs – What’s Changed

Grange Resources recently reported a strong third quarter, with higher concentrate and pellet production, lower unit costs, and improved safety performance at its Savage River operations. Continued progress on key growth initiatives, including the North Pit Underground project and the Southdown magnetite project, signals a clear focus on operational expansion and future potential. We’ll consider how Grange Resources’ production gains and disciplined cost management inform its broader...
NasdaqGS:CECO
NasdaqGS:CECOMachinery

CECO Environmental (CECO) Profit Margin Surge Raises Quality Questions as One-Off Gain Drives Results

CECO Environmental (CECO) reported a net profit margin of 7.2%, a marked improvement over last year’s 2.2%, and posted an eye-catching 333.8% surge in earnings over the past year. The company’s five-year compound annual earnings growth sits at 43.7%. However, it is important to note that a significant one-off gain of $59.8 million inflated the latest results. Looking forward, analysts expect earnings to grow at 3.7% per year, trailing the broader US market’s average. Meanwhile, revenue...
NasdaqGS:XMTR
NasdaqGS:XMTRTrade Distributors

How Strategic Partnerships Are Shaping Xometry’s Value After a 157.6% Stock Rally

Ever wondered if Xometry is truly worth its ever-climbing share price, or if today's headlines are making it too easy to get swept up in the hype? Xometry's stock price has swung notably lately, with a 3.8% gain over the past week but a 9.6% drop in the last month. It still boasts an impressive 157.6% rise over the past year. Recent news around Xometry has highlighted expanding industry partnerships and strategic deals, fueling investor optimism. Many see these developments as key drivers...
NYSE:GIC
NYSE:GICTrade Distributors

Global Industrial (GIC) Margin Gain Reinforces Value Narrative as Shares Trade Below Fair Value Estimates

Global Industrial (GIC) delivered net profit margins of 5.1%, a slight improvement from last year’s 4.9%, and posted earnings growth of 4.2% for the year after facing a five-year average decline of 0.8%. Shares are trading at $28.75, which sits well below one estimate of fair value at $49.02. High-quality earnings and lower-than-average valuation multiples are prompting investors to take a second look. With earnings projected to grow at 11.02% per year and no major risks identified, investors...
NasdaqGS:BKNG
NasdaqGS:BKNGHospitality

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Valuation Narratives

Booking Holdings (BKNG) delivered a notable earnings performance, with net profit margins at 19.4%, down from 21.8% a year ago, and annual EPS growth essentially flat at 0.2%. This is well below its robust five-year average of 39% per year. Looking ahead, management expects earnings to grow at roughly 20% per year, ahead of the broader US market’s 15.7% annual outlook, while revenue is projected to rise 8% per year compared to the market’s 10.3%. With a track record of outsized gains and an...
NYSEAM:FSP
NYSEAM:FSPOffice REITs

Franklin Street Properties (FSP): Five-Year Losses Worsen, Dividend Concerns Challenge Bullish Narratives

Franklin Street Properties (FSP) continues its unprofitable streak, with losses worsening at an annual rate of 57.1% over the past five years. Forecasts indicate further unprofitability ahead. The company’s net profit margin shows no sign of improvement, and with no positive earnings catalysts, recent results offer little near-term relief for investors. This backdrop of growing losses is fueling a cautious market stance as concerns about dividend sustainability and overvaluation remain front...