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Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to identify a growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and then alongside that, an ever-increasing base of capital employed. If you see this, it typically means it's a company with a great business model and plenty of profitable reinvestment opportunities. However, after investigating Global Graphics (EBR:GLOG), we don't think it's current trends fit the mold of a multi-bagger.
Return On Capital Employed (ROCE): What is it?
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. To calculate this metric for Global Graphics, this is the formula:
Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)
0.051 = €1.6m ÷ (€36m - €5.0m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2020).
Thus, Global Graphics has an ROCE of 5.1%. In absolute terms, that's a low return and it also under-performs the Software industry average of 12%.
See our latest analysis for Global Graphics
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're interested in investigating Global Graphics' past further, check out this free graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow.
The Trend Of ROCE
On the surface, the trend of ROCE at Global Graphics doesn't inspire confidence. Over the last five years, returns on capital have decreased to 5.1% from 6.4% five years ago. However, given capital employed and revenue have both increased it appears that the business is currently pursuing growth, at the consequence of short term returns. And if the increased capital generates additional returns, the business, and thus shareholders, will benefit in the long run.
Our Take On Global Graphics' ROCE
While returns have fallen for Global Graphics in recent times, we're encouraged to see that sales are growing and that the business is reinvesting in its operations. And long term investors must be optimistic going forward because the stock has returned a huge 124% to shareholders in the last five years. So while the underlying trends could already be accounted for by investors, we still think this stock is worth looking into further.
On a final note, we found 2 warning signs for Global Graphics (1 is a bit concerning) you should be aware of.
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About ENXTBR:HYSG
Hybrid Software Group
Develops software and hardware technology solutions for graphics and industrial inkjet printing in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Excellent balance sheet with reasonable growth potential.
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