Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Timah Resources (ASX:TML)

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven return on capital employed (ROCE) that is increasing, and secondly, an expanding base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that is reinvesting profits at increasing rates of return. So when we looked at Timah Resources (ASX:TML) and its trend of ROCE, we really liked what we saw.

Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)

For those that aren't sure what ROCE is, it measures the amount of pre-tax profits a company can generate from the capital employed in its business. The formula for this calculation on Timah Resources is:

Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

0.02 = RM1.3m ÷ (RM65m - RM1.3m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to June 2021).

Therefore, Timah Resources has an ROCE of 2.0%. Ultimately, that's a low return and it under-performs the Renewable Energy industry average of 2.7%.

See our latest analysis for Timah Resources

While the past is not representative of the future, it can be helpful to know how a company has performed historically, which is why we have this chart above. If you want to delve into the historical earnings, revenue and cash flow of Timah Resources, check out these free graphs here.

The Trend Of ROCE

We're delighted to see that Timah Resources is reaping rewards from its investments and is now generating some pre-tax profits. The company was generating losses five years ago, but now it's earning 2.0% which is a sight for sore eyes. And unsurprisingly, like most companies trying to break into the black, Timah Resources is utilizing 34% more capital than it was five years ago. This can indicate that there's plenty of opportunities to invest capital internally and at ever higher rates, both common traits of a multi-bagger.

The Key Takeaway

Overall, Timah Resources gets a big tick from us thanks in most part to the fact that it is now profitable and is reinvesting in its business. Considering the stock has delivered 25% to its stockholders over the last five years, it may be fair to think that investors aren't fully aware of the promising trends yet. So with that in mind, we think the stock deserves further research.

Timah Resources does come with some risks though, we found 5 warning signs in our investment analysis, and 2 of those are a bit concerning...

While Timah Resources isn't earning the highest return, check out this free list of companies that are earning high returns on equity with solid balance sheets.

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