With EPS Growth And More, Compagnie Financière Richemont (VTX:CFR) Makes An Interesting Case

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks' without any revenue, let alone profit. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Compagnie Financière Richemont (VTX:CFR). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Compagnie Financière Richemont with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

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How Fast Is Compagnie Financière Richemont Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Compagnie Financière Richemont has undergone a massive growth in earnings per share over the last three years. So much so that this three year growth rate wouldn't be a fair assessment of the company's future. As a result, we'll zoom in on growth over the last year, instead. To the delight of shareholders, Compagnie Financière Richemont's EPS soared from €5.41 to €6.95, over the last year. That's a commendable gain of 29%.

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. EBIT margins for Compagnie Financière Richemont remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 10.0% to €20b. That's encouraging news for the company!

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

While we live in the present moment, there's little doubt that the future matters most in the investment decision process. So why not check this interactive chart depicting future EPS estimates, for Compagnie Financière Richemont?

Are Compagnie Financière Richemont Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Owing to the size of Compagnie Financière Richemont, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a significant proportion of the company. But thanks to their investment in the company, it's pleasing to see that there are still incentives to align their actions with the shareholders. Indeed, they have a considerable amount of wealth invested in it, currently valued at €5.7b. This suggests that leadership will be very mindful of shareholders' interests when making decisions!

Should You Add Compagnie Financière Richemont To Your Watchlist?

If you believe that share price follows earnings per share you should definitely be delving further into Compagnie Financière Richemont's strong EPS growth. Further, the high level of insider ownership is impressive and suggests that the management appreciates the EPS growth and has faith in Compagnie Financière Richemont's continuing strength. Fast growth and confident insiders should be enough to warrant further research, so it would seem that it's a good stock to follow. We should say that we've discovered 1 warning sign for Compagnie Financière Richemont that you should be aware of before investing here.

There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access 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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