Here's Why We Think Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering (SZSE:300832) 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. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

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 Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering (SZSE:300832). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

Check out our latest analysis for Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering

How Quickly Is Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Increasing Earnings Per Share?

Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Impressively, Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering has grown EPS by 27% per year, compound, in the last three years. If the company can sustain that sort of growth, we'd expect shareholders to come away satisfied.

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. While we note Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering achieved similar EBIT margins to last year, revenue grew by a solid 21% to CN¥4.4b. That's progress.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

Of course the knack is to find stocks that have their best days in the future, not in the past. You could base your opinion on past performance, of course, but you may also want to check this interactive graph of professional analyst EPS forecasts for Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering.

Are Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Since Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering has a market capitalisation of CN¥49b, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a large percentage of shares. 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 CN¥11b. That equates to 22% of the company, making insiders powerful and aligned with other shareholders. Very encouraging.

Should You Add Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering To Your Watchlist?

For growth investors, Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering's raw rate of earnings growth is a beacon in the night. 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. The growth and insider confidence is looked upon well and so it's worthwhile to investigate further with a view to discern the stock's true value. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

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 CN with promising growth potential and insider confidence.

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

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