Here's Why We Think YANGAROO (CVE:YOO) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it completely lacks a track record of revenue and profit. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.'

If, on the other hand, you like companies that have revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in YANGAROO (CVE:YOO). Now, I'm not saying that the stock is necessarily undervalued today; but I can't shake an appreciation for the profitability of the business itself. In comparison, loss making companies act like a sponge for capital - but unlike such a sponge they do not always produce something when squeezed.

Check out our latest analysis for YANGAROO

YANGAROO's Improving Profits

In a capitalist society capital chases profits, and that means share prices tend rise with earnings per share (EPS). So like the hint of a smile on a face that I love, growing EPS generally makes me look twice. It is therefore awe-striking that YANGAROO's EPS went from CA$0.00083 to CA$0.018 in just one year. Even though that growth rate is unlikely to be repeated, that looks like a breakout improvement.

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. This approach makes YANGAROO look pretty good, on balance; although revenue is flattish, EBIT margins improved from -0.04% to 14% in the last year. That's a real positive.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. For finer detail, click on the image.

YANGAROO isn't a huge company, given its market capitalization of CA$11m. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are YANGAROO Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Like that fresh smell in the air when the rains are coming, insider buying fills me with optimistic anticipation. Because oftentimes, the purchase of stock is a sign that the buyer views it as undervalued. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right.

In the last twelve months YANGAROO insiders spent CA$43k on stock; good news for shareholders. This might not be a huge sum, but it's well worth noting anyway, given the complete lack of selling. It is also worth noting that it was Chief Financial Officer Dom Kizek who made the biggest single purchase, worth CA$30k, paying CA$0.15 per share.

Does YANGAROO Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

YANGAROO's earnings have taken off like any random crypto-currency did, back in 2017. Growth investors should find it difficult to look past that strong EPS move. And in fact, it could well signal a fundamental shift in the business economics. For me, this situation certainly piques my interest. We should say that we've discovered 2 warning signs for YANGAROO (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that you should be aware of before investing here.

As a growth investor I do like to see insider buying. But YANGAROO isn't the only one. You can see a a free list of them here.

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

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