We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Matachewan Consolidated Mines (CVE:MCM.A) Passed With Ease

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

Despite being in the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, many investors still adopt a more traditional strategy; buying shares in profitable companies like Matachewan Consolidated Mines (CVE:MCM.A). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Matachewan Consolidated Mines with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

How Quickly Is Matachewan Consolidated Mines Increasing Earnings Per Share?

If you believe that markets are even vaguely efficient, then over the long term you'd expect a company's share price to follow its earnings per share (EPS) outcomes. That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. We can see that in the last three years Matachewan Consolidated Mines grew its EPS by 5.0% per year. This may not be setting the world alight, but it does show that EPS is on the upwards trend.

Careful consideration of revenue growth and earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margins can help inform a view on the sustainability of the recent profit growth. It's noted that Matachewan Consolidated Mines' revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort our analysis of its margins. The music to the ears of Matachewan Consolidated Mines shareholders is that EBIT margins have grown from -0.9% to 84% in the last 12 months and revenues are on an upwards trend as well. That's great to see, on both counts.

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.

Check out our latest analysis for Matachewan Consolidated Mines

Matachewan Consolidated Mines isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of CA$2.9m. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are Matachewan Consolidated Mines Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Prior to investment, it's always a good idea to check that the management team is paid reasonably. Pay levels around or below the median, can be a sign that shareholder interests are well considered. For companies with market capitalisations under CA$286m, like Matachewan Consolidated Mines, the median CEO pay is around CA$233k.

Matachewan Consolidated Mines' CEO only received compensation totalling CA$60k in the year to December 2023. This total may indicate that the CEO is sacrificing take home pay for performance-based benefits, ensuring that their motivations are synonymous with strong company results. CEO remuneration levels are not the most important metric for investors, but when the pay is modest, that does support enhanced alignment between the CEO and the ordinary shareholders. Generally, arguments can be made that reasonable pay levels attest to good decision-making.

Is Matachewan Consolidated Mines Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Matachewan Consolidated Mines is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. Not only that, but the CEO is paid quite reasonably, which should prompt investors to feel more trusting of the board of directors. So based on its merits, the stock deserves further research, if not an addition to your watchlist. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Matachewan Consolidated Mines has 4 warning signs (and 3 which shouldn't be ignored) we think you should know about.

While opting for stocks without growing earnings and absent insider buying can yield results, for investors valuing these key metrics, here is a carefully selected list of companies in CA with promising growth potential and insider confidence.

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