Here's Why We Think Shenergy (SHSE:600642) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and 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.

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 Shenergy (SHSE:600642). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Shenergy with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

Check out our latest analysis for Shenergy

How Quickly Is Shenergy Increasing Earnings Per Share?

The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so you'd expect share price to follow earnings per share (EPS) outcomes eventually. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. Over the last three years, Shenergy has grown EPS by 16% per year. That's a good rate of growth, if it can be sustained.

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. This approach makes Shenergy look pretty good, on balance; although revenue is flattish, EBIT margins improved from 11% to 16% in the last year. Which is a great look 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.

In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of Shenergy's forecast profits?

Are Shenergy Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Prior to investment, it's always a good idea to check that the management team is paid reasonably. Pay levels around or below the median, can be a sign that shareholder interests are well considered. The median total compensation for CEOs of companies similar in size to Shenergy, with market caps between CN¥29b and CN¥87b, is around CN¥1.8m.

Shenergy's CEO took home a total compensation package worth CN¥1.3m in the year leading up to December 2023. That comes in below the average for similar sized companies and seems pretty reasonable. CEO remuneration levels are not the most important metric for investors, but when the pay is modest, that does support enhanced alignment between the CEO and the ordinary shareholders. It can also be a sign of good governance, more generally.

Is Shenergy Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Shenergy is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. Not only that, but the CEO is paid quite reasonably, which should prompt investors to feel more trusting of the board of directors. All things considered, Shenergy is definitely worth taking a deeper dive into. It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Shenergy (at least 1 which can't be ignored) , and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

Although Shenergy 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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