NasdaqGS:APLS
NasdaqGS:APLSBiotechs

Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS): Discounted Valuation Reinforces Bullish Narrative Ahead of Profitability Targets

Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) is currently unprofitable, but over the past five years, it has steadily trimmed its losses at a rate of 12% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow 66.69% annually, with the company expected to reach profitability within three years. Revenue is forecast to rise by 13% per year, outpacing the broader U.S. market’s 10.3% growth rate. The current share price of $20.73 sits well below its estimated fair value of $91.09 based on discounted cash flow...
NasdaqGS:SKWD
NasdaqGS:SKWDInsurance

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) Margin Miss Tests Bullish Valuation Narratives

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) posted a net profit margin of 10.6%, down from 12.2% a year ago, while earnings for the past year grew 5.8%, which is substantially below its five-year average growth rate of 58.8% per year. With analysts now forecasting earnings growth of 19.33% and revenue growth of 13.6% per year, both beating broader US market estimates, investors are weighing the mix of decelerating margins against this robust outlook and Skyward’s lower-than-average...
NasdaqGS:IONS
NasdaqGS:IONSBiotechs

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS): Revenue Projected to Grow 21.9% Annually Heading Into Earnings Season

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) reported continued losses, with net losses increasing at a rate of 7.7% per year over the past five years. Despite this trend, the company provided upbeat guidance, forecasting a return to profitability within three years and projecting annual earnings growth of 55.58%. Revenue growth is expected to come in at 21.9% per year, comfortably ahead of the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. The stock last traded at $74.17, notably below its discounted cash flow fair value...
NYSE:UE
NYSE:UERetail REITs

Urban Edge Properties (UE): Net Margin Plunge Challenges Bullish Valuation Narratives

Urban Edge Properties (UE) is navigating a challenging earnings environment, with revenue expected to decline at an annual pace of 3.6% and EPS forecast to tumble by 29.8% per year over the next three years. After years of strong average earnings growth at 18.5% per year, the company recently posted a sharp drop in profitability, as net profit margins contracted to 23.7% from 60.5% a year ago. These results were skewed by a $73.5 million one-off gain that does not reflect ongoing operations...
NYSE:AMP
NYSE:AMPCapital Markets

Ameriprise Financial (AMP): Margin Dip Tests Bullish Narratives Despite Low Valuation

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) reported that earnings have grown by 14.3% per year over the past five years, though earnings growth in the most recent year slowed to 5.1%. Net profit margins ticked down to 17.7% from 18.1% last year, while revenue and earnings forecasts call for slower growth than the broader US market. With the stock trading at $454.11, well below both certain fair value estimates ($785.11) and analyst price targets, investors are weighing Ameriprise’s strong historical profit...
NYSE:ROL
NYSE:ROLCommercial Services

Rollins (ROL): Margin Dips to 14% Raises Questions on Premium Valuation

Rollins (ROL) posted a net profit margin of 14%, just under last year’s 14.2%, while earnings are forecast to grow at a steady 9.99% per year. Revenue is expected to rise by 7.9% annually, slightly lagging the broader US market's profit and revenue growth rates. Despite a strong track record, with five-year earnings growth averaging 12%, recent results show growth moderating to 9.9%. Investors will notice this combination of healthy profitability and high-quality earnings. However, with...
NYSE:MYE
NYSE:MYEPackaging

Myers Industries (MYE): $25.9 Million One-Off Loss Fuels Margin Drop, Tests Bullish Narratives

Myers Industries (MYE) posted a net profit margin of 1.2% for the latest twelve months, dropping steeply from 4.8% a year prior, weighed down by a significant one-off loss of $25.9 million. Earnings have contracted by an average of 10.8% annually over the last five years, and the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.5x, well above both the global packaging industry average of 15.9x and the peer group’s 21.5x. While shares are priced below a recent fair value estimate,...
NYSE:TYL
NYSE:TYLSoftware

Tyler Technologies (TYL): Profit Margins Rise to 13.7%, Supporting Bullish Growth Narrative

Tyler Technologies (TYL) reported net profit margins of 13.7%, up from 11.4% a year ago, reflecting notable improvement in profitability. Over the past five years, annual earnings have grown by 11.9%, with the most recent year posting a standout 33.2% increase in earnings. The company now forecasts earnings growth of 14.5% per year, with revenue expected to expand at 8.6% annually. Both figures lag the broader US market’s outlook. With profitability on the rise and no flagged risk factors,...
NYSE:AMH
NYSE:AMHResidential REITs

AMH: One-Off Gain Lifts Margins, but Guidance for Earnings Decline Challenges Bullish Narratives

American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) posted revenue growth of 5.9% per year, falling short of the broader US market’s 10.3% annual growth. EPS jumped 17.2% in the past year, but this is still below AMH’s five-year average annual growth of 31.6%. While net profit margins improved to 22.9% from 20.9% largely due to a one-off $230.8 million gain, the company’s underlying profitability and future growth prospects face headwinds. Earnings are projected to decline 4.2% annually over the next three...
NYSE:SITE
NYSE:SITETrade Distributors

SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE): Profit Margin Slips to 3%, Challenging Rebound Narrative at High Valuation

SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE) posted a net profit margin of 3%, down from 3.2% a year ago, and has seen average annual earnings decline of 6.5% over the past five years. However, forecasts call for a striking earnings rebound of 21.04% annually, well ahead of the broader US market’s expected 15.7% pace, with revenue set to rise 4.8% per year. As strong profit growth forecasts clash with a premium valuation, investors appear to be weighing optimism about the turnaround potential against a...
NasdaqGS:FLWS
NasdaqGS:FLWSSpecialty Retail

1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS): Losses Escalate 77% Annually, Deep Value Discount Faces Profitability Scrutiny

1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS) has struggled to turn a profit, with its losses increasing at a steep rate of 77.4% per year over the past five years. The company remains unprofitable, net profit margins have failed to improve, and FLWS's overall financial position is viewed as weak. Despite these headwinds, investors may take note of one bright spot: the stock is currently trading at $3.62, well below the estimated fair value of $10.4. Its Price-To-Sales Ratio of 0.1x is also far lower than...
OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

Fannie Mae (FNMA) Returns to Profitability, But Steep Earnings Decline Forecast Challenges Bullish Narratives

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) returned to profitability in the past year, as its net profit margin improved and 5-year earnings growth reached an impressive 100.3% per year. However, forecasts now call for a sharp reversal, with earnings expected to drop by 118.4% annually for the next three years. Despite the profit turnaround, investors face a mixed picture, as revenue is projected to grow just 3.2% annually compared to the broader US market's 10.3% growth, and the share...
NYSE:MKL
NYSE:MKLInsurance

Markel Group (MKL) Profit Margins Decline, Reinforcing Value-Focused Investment Narratives

Markel Group (MKL) reported a net profit margin of 11.9% for the most recent period, down from 16.4% a year ago. Over the past twelve months, the company’s earnings have declined, even though profits have expanded at an average pace of 10.7% annually for the past five years. Both earnings and revenue growth projections lag the broader US market. With high-quality earnings and attractive valuation multiples, but moderate forward growth, the latest results leave investors weighing Markel’s...
NYSE:HGV
NYSE:HGVHospitality

Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) One-Off $137M Loss Reinforces Concerns Over High Valuation and Profit Trends

Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) posted revenue growth of 5.7% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. Net profit margins compressed to 1.3% from 4% as the company absorbed a one-off loss of $137.0 million in the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, reversing its five-year trend of 22.8% annual earnings growth into negative territory for the latest year. With shares trading at $41.22 and a Price-to-Earnings multiple of 63.7x, which is well above industry and peer averages,...
NasdaqCM:CZFS
NasdaqCM:CZFSBanks

Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) Profit Margin Jump Reinforces Value Narrative as Shares Trade Below Fair Value

Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) posted a net profit margin of 30.3%, up from 27.9% a year earlier, with earnings growing 15.4% over the past year. Shares currently trade at $54.25, placing the price-to-earnings ratio at 8.3x, which is below both industry and peer averages and notably under an estimated fair value of $81.04. With ongoing high-quality earnings and an attractive dividend on offer, investors may view these results as evidence of operational strength and potential...
NasdaqGS:ROCK
NasdaqGS:ROCKBuilding

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Profit Margin Rises, Reinforcing Bullish Valuation Narratives

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) posted a net profit margin of 10.1%, up from 9.1% a year earlier, highlighting solid improvement in profitability. EPS growth over the past year was 20.7%, outpacing the company’s strong 5-year average growth of 12.8% per year. Supported by high-quality earnings, expanding profit margins, and a history of consistent growth, investors are likely to see these results as reinforcing the company’s value proposition. See our full analysis for Gibraltar Industries. Now...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

NorthWestern Energy (NWE): Earnings Growth Beats 5-Year Average, Reinforcing Bullish Narratives on Profitability

NorthWestern Energy (NWE) delivered earnings growth of 7.8% over the past year, topping its five-year average of 7%. Profit margins continued to improve, rising to 14.8% from last year’s 14.2%. The company is now trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 16.3x, which is lower than both global and peer utilities averages. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow at 5.06% per year, with revenue expected to increase by 4.3% annually. However, the share price remains above its estimated fair...
NYSE:GTES
NYSE:GTESMachinery

Gates Industrial (GTES) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narrative Despite Leverage Concerns

Gates Industrial (GTES) reported a net profit margin of 7% for the latest year, edging above the prior year’s 6.5%. Over the last five years, annual earnings growth has averaged 7.4%, with this year coming in at 6.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow at 4.2% per year, and estimates call for earnings growth of 11.5% annually going forward, even as the company’s price-to-earnings ratio remains below industry and peer averages. Despite not being in a strong financial position, a combination of profit...
NYSE:CI
NYSE:CIHealthcare

Cigna (CI) Profit Margin Rise Confirms Bull Case Despite Balance Sheet Concerns

Cigna Group (CI) reported a net profit margin of 1.9%, a step up from last year’s 1.7%, with earnings growth over the past year reaching 35.3%. This marks a sharp turnaround from its five-year average decline of 14.2% per year. Shares are trading at $247.1, well below analyst estimates of fair value and at a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 13.1x, which stands out versus industry and peer averages. Despite forecasts for slower earnings growth of 7.2% per year and revenue growth of 4.5% per year...
NYSE:SHAK
NYSE:SHAKHospitality

Shake Shack (SHAK): One-Off $33.7M Loss Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative

Shake Shack (SHAK) reported net profit margins of 1.5%, down from 2.3% a year ago, highlighting a noticeable decrease in profitability. The latest quarter included a one-off loss of $33.7 million that weighed on reported earnings. Forecasts remain optimistic, with analysts expecting annual earnings growth of 22.7% and revenue growth of 12.2% over the next three years. Despite margin pressure, investors are eyeing the potential for strong profit and sales expansion in the coming years. See our...
OTCPK:AMBZ
OTCPK:AMBZBanks

American Business Bank (AMBZ) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives on Quality and Value

American Business Bank (AMBZ) posted robust results with net profit margins reaching 34.8%, up from 33% a year ago, and EPS growth of 23.1% over the past year, surpassing its five-year average annual growth rate of 7.9%. Shares last traded at $58.25, well below the bank’s estimated fair value of $104.11, and the valuation metrics, such as its 10x price-to-earnings ratio, which is lower than peers, highlight the expanding profitability and apparent value opportunity. With no significant risks...
NYSE:KBR
NYSE:KBRProfessional Services

KBR (KBR) Earnings Surge 93% Reinforces Bull Case On Discounted Valuation

KBR (KBR) delivered standout earnings growth this year, with EPS surging 93.3% and net profit margins reaching 5%, up from 2.9% a year ago. The company's earnings are forecast to climb another 16.3% per year, though revenue growth is expected to trail the market at 6% annually. A forward Price-to-Earnings ratio of 13.4x and a share price of $41.51, far below the estimated fair value of $92, have some investors taking a closer look at the stock’s value story. Given the track record of profit...
NasdaqCM:GBFH
NasdaqCM:GBFHBanks

GBank Financial Holdings (GBFH): Net Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative

GBank Financial Holdings (GBFH) delivered a strong earnings forecast, with profits expected to grow 58.1% per year, far above the US market average of 15.7%. Despite this, the company’s net profit margin narrowed to 27.9% from last year's 29.2%, and shares are currently trading at $37.18, which is well above the estimated fair value of $27.27. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.3x, GBFH stands out as expensive compared to industry and peer averages. Its high-quality earnings remain a...
NYSE:UDR
NYSE:UDRResidential REITs

UDR (UDR) Margin Decline Reinforces Bearish Case on High Valuation

UDR (UDR) has posted average annual earnings growth of 18.6% over the past five years. However, its latest results show a decline in earnings growth over the past year. Net profit margins now stand at 7.4%, lower than last year’s 7.9%. A non-recurring $25.3 million gain has impacted the trailing twelve months. Looking ahead, analysts expect UDR’s earnings to grow 8.3% annually, while revenue is forecast to rise 3.5% per year. Both figures are below the broader US market, leaving investors to...