Here's Why We Think Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd (SHSE:603369) Is Well Worth Watching

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. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

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 Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd (SHSE:603369). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

See our latest analysis for Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd

Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd'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 makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Shareholders will be happy to know that Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd's EPS has grown 28% each year, compound, over three years. As a general rule, we'd say that if a company can keep up that sort of growth, shareholders will be beaming.

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 Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 28% to CN¥9.7b. That's a real positive.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

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

Are Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Owing to the size of Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a significant proportion of the company. But we do take comfort from the fact that they are investors in the company. Notably, they have an enviable stake in the company, worth CN¥6.5b. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.

Does Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

You can't deny that Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. With EPS growth rates like that, it's hardly surprising to see company higher-ups place confidence in the company through continuing to hold a significant investment. On the balance of its merits, solid EPS growth and company insiders who are aligned with the shareholders would indicate a business that is worthy of further research. We should say that we've discovered 2 warning signs for Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd (1 is concerning!) that you should be aware of before investing here.

Although Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Ltd certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with insider buying, then check out this handpicked selection of Chinese companies that not only boast of strong growth but have also seen recent insider buying..

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

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