With EPS Growth And More, Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd (SZSE:301291) Makes An Interesting Case

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.

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 Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd (SZSE:301291). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.

Check out our latest analysis for Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd

Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

If a company can keep growing earnings per share (EPS) long enough, its share price should eventually follow. That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd's shareholders have have plenty to be happy about as their annual EPS growth for the last 3 years was 37%. That sort of growth rarely ever lasts long, but it is well worth paying attention to when it happens.

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 Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 26% to CN¥5.7b. That's encouraging news for the company!

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.

Are Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It's pleasing to see company leaders with putting their money on the line, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners. Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. Holding CN¥728m worth of stock in the company is no laughing matter and insiders will be committed in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. This would indicate that the goals of shareholders and management are one and the same.

Is Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. That EPS growth certainly is attention grabbing, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke our interest. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. Based on the sum of its parts, we definitely think its worth watching Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd very closely. It is worth noting though that we have found 1 warning sign for Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd that you need to take into consideration.

Although Guangdong Mingyang ElectricLtd certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with more skin in the game, then check out this handpicked selection of Chinese companies that not only boast of strong growth but have strong insider backing.

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

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