Do BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC's (DFM:BHMCAPITAL) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks with a good story, even if those businesses lose money. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.

If, on the other hand, you like companies that have revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC (DFM:BHMCAPITAL). While that doesn't make the shares worth buying at any price, you can't deny that successful capitalism requires profit, eventually. In comparison, loss making companies act like a sponge for capital - but unlike such a sponge they do not always produce something when squeezed.

See our latest analysis for BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC

BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC's Improving Profits

In a capitalist society capital chases profits, and that means share prices tend rise with earnings per share (EPS). So like a ray of sunshine through a gap in the clouds, improving EPS is considered a good sign. It is therefore awe-striking that BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC's EPS went from د.إ0.0054 to د.إ0.016 in just one year. When you see earnings grow that quickly, it often means good things ahead for the company. Could this be a sign that the business has reached an inflection point?

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. I note that BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC's revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort my analysis of its margins. BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 55% to د.إ48m. That's a real positive.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings, and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

Since BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC is no giant, with a market capitalization of د.إ202m, so you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Personally, I like to see high insider ownership of a company, since it suggests that it will be managed in the interests of shareholders. So as you can imagine, the fact that BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC insiders own a significant number of shares certainly appeals to me. In fact, they own 77% of the company, so they will share in the same delights and challenges experienced by the ordinary shareholders. To me this is a good sign because it suggests they will be incentivised to build value for shareholders over the long term. In terms of absolute value, insiders have د.إ156m invested in the business, using the current share price. That's nothing to sneeze at!

Is BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC Worth Keeping An Eye On?

BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC's earnings per share have taken off like a rocket aimed right at the moon. That sort of growth is nothing short of eye-catching, and the large investment held by insiders certainly brightens my view of the company. At times fast EPS growth is a sign the business has reached an inflection point; and I do like those. So yes, on this short analysis I do think it's worth considering BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC for a spot on your watchlist. It is worth noting though that we have found 1 warning sign for BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC that you need to take into consideration.

Although BHM Capital Financial Services PRJSC certainly looks good to me, I would like it more if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see insider buying, too, then this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying, could be exactly what you're looking for.

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

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