NasdaqGS:FORR
NasdaqGS:FORRProfessional Services

Forrester Research (FORR): Deep Losses and 0.6% Revenue Growth Challenge Valuation Discount Narratives

Forrester Research (FORR) is currently unprofitable, with losses increasing at a steep annual rate of 72.5% over the past five years. Forecasts show the company is not expected to return to profitability within the next three years, and revenue growth is projected at just 0.6% per year. This lags well behind the broader US market’s 10.3% annual rate. In this challenging environment, investors are left weighing the slow growth and deepening losses as key signals in the latest earnings...
NYSE:OIS
NYSE:OISEnergy Services

Oil States International (OIS) Profitability Milestone Reinforces Bull Narratives Despite One-Off Gain

Oil States International (OIS) turned profitable in the past year as its net profit margin swung into positive territory, with average annual earnings growth hitting an impressive 89.8% over the last five years. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to rise 19.6% per year, outpacing the broader US market's expected growth rate of 15.9%. However, revenue growth is projected at a slower 4.2% per year compared to the 10.3% US market average. Notably, reported results included a one-off $2.6...
NasdaqGM:SAMG
NasdaqGM:SAMGCapital Markets

Silvercrest (SAMG) Margin Decline Raises Questions on Profit Growth Narrative Despite Attractive Valuation

Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG) delivered a mixed set of numbers this period, with earnings forecast to grow at an impressive 31.1% per year, well ahead of the US market’s projected 15.9%. However, revenue growth is expected to trail broader market trends at 6.6% per year, and net profit margins have slipped slightly to 6.6% from 7.1% last year. While the stock trades at $14.14, below its assessed fair value of $16.10 and boasts a low price-to-earnings ratio of 14.1x, investors will...
NasdaqGS:PSMT
NasdaqGS:PSMTConsumer Retailing

PriceSmart (PSMT) Margin Stability Reinforces Narrative Despite Slower 7.9% Earnings Growth

PriceSmart (PSMT) posted earnings growth of 7.9% over the past year, trailing its five-year annual average of 11.2%. Looking ahead, the company is forecast to grow earnings at 13.1% per year and revenue at 8.9% per year, both slower than the US market averages of 15.9% and 10.3%, respectively. Despite steady net profit margins holding at 2.8%, investors are likely to weigh PriceSmart’s consistent but slower growth against its current valuation and premium share price of $114.94. See our full...
OTCPK:BNCC
OTCPK:BNCCBanks

BNCCORP (BNCC) Margin Expansion Challenges Bearish Sentiment, but Growth Uncertainty Remains

BNCCORP (BNCC) reported a net profit margin of 22.5% for the latest period, up from 20.1% a year ago, with EPS growth of 14% compared to last year. Over the past five years, however, earnings have declined by an average of 48.7% annually. This recent reversal marks a positive shift for the bank. Investors may welcome the improving margins and recent gains, but questions remain about future growth potential and how much value is left to unlock at the current share price of $31.52. See our full...
NasdaqCM:OSPN
NasdaqCM:OSPNSoftware

OneSpan (OSPN) Margin Surge Reinforces Bull Case Despite Warnings of Looming Earnings Decline

OneSpan (OSPN) posted a net profit margin of 24.1%, up from 11.7% a year ago, signaling a sharp boost in profitability. Earnings surged 102.4% over the past year, well above the five-year average annual growth rate of 52.1%. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio sits at just 7.5x, notably lower than both the peer average of 39x and the industry average of 34.1x. With the current share price of $11.4 trading well below a discounted cash flow estimated fair value of $23.66, investors may see...
NasdaqGS:FBIZ
NasdaqGS:FBIZBanks

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Margins Reach 31.3%, Reinforcing Bullish Profit Narratives

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported an impressive net profit margin of 31.3%, up from 27% a year ago, with annual earnings growth of 31%, outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 13.5%. Despite these strong results, future earnings are forecast to slow to 1.8% per year, trailing behind the broader US market’s expected 15.9%. Revenue is also projected to lag the market at 9.1% growth per year. With a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 8.5x, lower than both peers and the industry,...
NYSE:XHR
NYSE:XHRHotel and Resort REITs

Xenia Hotels & Resorts (XHR): One-Off Gain Drives 133% Earnings Growth, Clouds Profit Narrative

Xenia Hotels & Resorts (XHR) delivered standout earnings growth of 133% over the past year, significantly outpacing its five-year average of 68.2% per year. Net profit margin reached 5.2%, up from 2.3% a year ago, as the company transitioned to sustained profitability. The recent numbers, however, are boosted by a one-off $39.2 million gain, making it essential to look beyond the headline figures. See our full analysis for Xenia Hotels & Resorts. The next section will put these results in...
NasdaqGS:TBBK
NasdaqGS:TBBKBanks

Bancorp (TBBK) Profit Growth Reinforces Bullish Narratives as Margins Hold Strong

Bancorp (TBBK) has posted impressive profit growth, with earnings climbing at an average rate of 23.4% per year over the last five years and most recently growing 9.9% in the past year. Net profit margins remain elevated at 43.5%, just below last year’s 44%, and reported earnings are considered high quality according to recent filings. With the company trading below its estimated fair value on a discounted cash flow basis and boasting a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 13.4x, which is well below...
NYSE:NVT
NYSE:NVTElectrical

nVent Electric (NVT) Net Profit Margin Drops Sharply, Challenging Bullish Expectations

nVent Electric (NVT) reported a net profit margin of 7.7%, which is a notable drop from last year’s 16.4%. The most recent year saw negative earnings growth despite a robust five-year annual earnings growth rate of 28.8%. The current share price stands at $114.35, well above the estimated fair value of $86.96, with the company trading at a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 71.9x compared to the peer average of 29.9x. Revenue is forecast to grow at 6.3% per year, which lags behind the broader US...
NasdaqGM:APPF
NasdaqGM:APPFSoftware

AppFolio (APPF) Margin Expansion Challenges Concerns on Sustainability Despite Premium Valuation

AppFolio (APPF) delivered another quarter of standout growth, with EPS climbing at an annual rate of 17.6% over the past five years and jumping 54.8% in the last year. Net profit margin now sits at 22.5%, up from 17.3% a year ago, and revenue is forecast to rise 17% per year, outpacing the US market. While the company’s topline and profitability metrics are strong, investors are likely weighing future earnings growth, which is expected to slow to 4.4% annually, and the premium valuation in...
NasdaqGS:ALHC
NasdaqGS:ALHCHealthcare

Alignment Healthcare (ALHC): Forecasts Call for 20.3% Annual Revenue Growth, Profitability Expected Within 3 Years

Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) remains unprofitable, but has trimmed its losses by an average of 5.1% per year over the last five years. Despite current losses, the company is on track to grow earnings at a robust 61.49% per year and is projected to become profitable within three years. With revenue forecast to rise 20.3% annually, outpacing the broader US market's 10.3% rate, this growth story is underscored by a price-to-sales ratio of 0.9x, which is well below its peer and industry averages,...
NasdaqGS:LPLA
NasdaqGS:LPLACapital Markets

LPL Financial (LPLA) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Narratives Despite Strong Growth Forecasts

LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) saw earnings climb 19.3% per year over the last five years, but profits fell in the most recent year as net profit margins narrowed to 5.5% from 8.9% previously. Looking ahead, analysts project earnings will accelerate at an impressive 24.5% per year with revenue expected to expand by 13.3% annually, both outpacing the US market averages. Although the current P/E of 36.3x is notably higher than industry peers, the stock’s discounted cash flow estimate suggests...
NYSE:HTGC
NYSE:HTGCCapital Markets

Hercules Capital (HTGC) One-Off $71M Loss Challenges Margin Recovery Narratives

Hercules Capital (HTGC) reported net profit margins of 50.9% for the twelve months to September 30, 2025, slipping from 57.2% a year earlier. Current results were shaped by a sizable one-time loss of $71.1 million, pulling down earnings headlines despite the company’s strong track record of 8.2% annual earnings growth over the last five years. With forecasts pointing to earnings and revenue growth of 9.5% and 7.8% per year respectively, both coming in below broader US market trends, investors...
NYSE:CDP
NYSE:CDPOffice REITs

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Profitability Rebound Reinforces Bull Thesis Despite Financial Strength Concerns

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) saw its earnings decline by 5.5% per year over the past five years, but the company turned profitable in the most recent period. Net profit margins improved enough to mark a shift to profitability. Revenue is forecast to grow at 3.5% per year, well below the US market average of 10.3%, and profit growth expectations are similarly modest at just 0.4% per year, both trailing industry trends. As investors consider these results, the key takeaways are the move to...
NYSE:ALLY
NYSE:ALLYConsumer Finance

Ally Financial (ALLY) One-Off $423 Million Loss Tests Profit Recovery Narrative

Ally Financial (ALLY) reported a net profit margin of 5.1%, down from last year's 9.2%, as a one-off loss of $423.0 million weighed heavily on the trailing twelve months through September 30, 2025. Over the last five years, earnings have dropped by 31.7% per year, with margin compression and another year of negative earnings growth now on record. Looking forward, investors have reason to watch closely as earnings are forecast to grow at 38.7% per year, well ahead of the US market's average...
NYSE:HR
NYSE:HRHealth Care REITs

Healthcare Realty Trust (HR): Persistent Losses Deepen, Challenging Bullish Valuation Narratives

Healthcare Realty Trust (HR) remains unprofitable, with net losses deepening at a rapid 70.2% annual rate over the past five years. Revenue is expected to rise just 0.4% per year, well below the broader US market’s 10.3% average. Despite these profitability constraints, the share price stands at $17.72 and trades at a discount to a calculated fair value of $23.74, leaving investors weighing modest growth against valuation upside. See our full analysis for Healthcare Realty Trust. Next up,...
NYSE:BLCO
NYSE:BLCOMedical Equipment

Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) Net Losses Deepen 53.3% Annually Despite Turnaround Hopes

Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) reported ongoing net losses that have accelerated at a rate of 53.3% per year over the past five years, reflecting continued unprofitability with no improvement in net profit margin during the period. Despite these challenges, earnings are forecast to grow sharply at 71.13% per year, with profitability expected within the next three years. This is considered an above-average outlook compared to the broader market. Revenue growth is set at 4.9% per year, slower than the US...
NYSE:FRT
NYSE:FRTRetail REITs

Federal Realty (FRT) Margin Beat Sharpens Debate on Quality of Earnings and Growth Outlook

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) booked a net profit margin of 27.2%, up from last year's 24%. The company delivered earnings growth of 20.1% over the past year, comfortably beating its five-year average growth of 10.1%. The recent $79.4 million one-off gain inflates the latest results, but investors will note the backdrop of consistent annual profit growth at 10.1% and a stock that trades at a discount to its sector on key valuation metrics. See our full analysis for Federal Realty...
NasdaqGS:AEP
NasdaqGS:AEPElectric Utilities

AEP (AEP) Margin Gain to 17.2% Reinforces Bullish Narrative on Quality Earnings

American Electric Power Company (AEP) reported annual earnings growth of 38.8%, well above its five-year average of 8.2%, as net profit margins climbed to 17.2% from 13.5% the previous year. Looking ahead, AEP’s earnings are forecast to grow 7.03% per year, while revenue is expected to expand at 6.8% per year. Both rates trail behind the broader US market. Investors are weighing a strong run of profit and margin expansion against concerns about AEP’s financial position and the sustainability...
NasdaqGS:TFSL
NasdaqGS:TFSLBanks

TFS Financial (TFSL) Net Margin Tops 26.5%, Reinforcing Steady-Income Narrative Despite Valuation Concerns

TFS Financial (TFSL) posted a net profit margin of 26.5%, edging above last year's 26% and highlighting consistent profitability. Earnings grew 2.9% over the past year, outpacing the company's five-year annual average of 0.4%. With profit margins remaining stable and growth present, investors are likely weighing these positives against ongoing questions about high valuation and the sustainability of current dividends. See our full analysis for TFS Financial. Next, we will see how this latest...
NasdaqGS:HNVR
NasdaqGS:HNVRBanks

Hanover Bancorp (HNVR): Net Profit Margin Drops, Challenging Bullish Growth Narrative

Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) is forecasting revenue growth of 19.8% per year and EPS set to rise by a robust 60.6% annually, both figures outpacing the broader US market's expectations. Even so, the company's current net profit margin has edged down to 16.1% from last year's 19.2%, and over the past five years, earnings have grown at a rate of 4% per year. With shares trading below an estimated fair value and no major risks currently identified, investors are likely taking notice of the combined...
NYSE:PRM
NYSE:PRMChemicals

Perimeter Solutions (PRM) Profitability Milestone Reinforces Quality Narrative Despite Slower Revenue Prospects

Perimeter Solutions (PRM) has just reached profitability for the first time in the past year, making direct comparisons with its five-year average annual earnings growth of 36.7% less relevant. While the company’s revenue is projected to grow at just 1.4% per year, lagging behind the broader US market’s 10.3% growth rate, its earnings are currently considered high quality and there has been no substantial insider selling this past quarter. Investors face the choice of weighing the stock’s...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

Amazon (AMZN): Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives, Quality of Earnings Under Scrutiny

Amazon.com (AMZN) delivered standout numbers over the past year, with earnings growth of 53.4% compared to its five-year average of 30.9% per year. Net profit margins hit 11.1%, up from 8% last year, and earnings are forecast to grow at an annual pace of 15.17%. The stock is currently trading at $244.22, below the estimated fair value of $275.88. The ongoing combination of strong historical growth, rising margins, and forward-looking earnings forecasts sets the tone for how investors might...