Does Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals (SHSE:688578) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

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 the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. 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.

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 Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals (SHSE:688578). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

See our latest analysis for Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals

How Fast Is Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Strong earnings per share (EPS) results are an indicator of a company achieving solid profits, which investors look upon favourably and so the share price tends to reflect great EPS performance. So for many budding investors, improving EPS is considered a good sign. It is awe-striking that Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals' EPS went from CN¥0.69 to CN¥2.43 in just one year. When you see earnings grow that quickly, it often means good things ahead for the company. This could point to the business hitting a point of inflection.

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. The good news is that Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 18.4 percentage points to 37%, over the last year. Both of which are great metrics to check off for potential growth.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

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Are Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. Notably, they have an enviable stake in the company, worth CN¥2.1b. Holders should find this level of insider commitment quite encouraging, since it would ensure that the leaders of the company would also experience their success, or failure, with the stock.

Is Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals' 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. So based on this quick analysis, we do think it's worth considering Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals for a spot on your watchlist. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals you should know about.

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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