If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Presents An Opportunity

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.

See our latest analysis for Dubai Investments PJSC

How Fast Is Dubai Investments PJSC Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Investors and investment funds chase profits, and that means share prices tend rise with positive earnings per share (EPS) outcomes. Which is why EPS growth is looked upon so favourably. It is awe-striking that Dubai Investments PJSC's EPS went from د.إ0.091 to د.إ0.39 in just one year. While it's difficult to sustain growth at that level, it bodes well for the company's outlook for the future.

One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. Not all of Dubai Investments PJSC's revenue this year is revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers used in this article might not be the best representation of the underlying business. Dubai Investments PJSC's EBIT margins have actually improved by 3.6 percentage points in the last year, to reach 19%, but, on the flip side, revenue was down 11%. That's not a good look.

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

While profitability drives the upside, prudent investors always check the balance sheet, too.

Are Dubai Investments PJSC Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. So it is good to see that Dubai Investments PJSC insiders have a significant amount of capital invested in the stock. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth د.إ999m. This suggests that leadership will be very mindful of shareholders' interests when making decisions!

Does Dubai Investments PJSC Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dubai Investments PJSC's earnings have taken off in quite an impressive fashion. That EPS growth certainly is attention grabbing, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke our interest. At times fast EPS growth is a sign the business has reached an inflection point, so there's a potential opportunity to be had here. So at the surface level, Dubai Investments PJSC is worth putting on your watchlist; after all, shareholders do well when the market underestimates fast growing companies. Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Dubai Investments PJSC (1 can't be ignored) you should be aware of.

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Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.

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