Here's Why I Think Media and Games Invest (ETR:M8G) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Some have more dollars than sense, they say, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can easily find investors. And in their study titled Who Falls Prey to the Wolf of Wall Street?' Leuz et. al. found that it is 'quite common' for investors to lose money by buying into 'pump and dump' schemes.

In contrast to all that, I prefer to spend time on companies like Media and Games Invest (ETR:M8G), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit is not necessarily a social good, it's easy to admire a business that can consistently produce it. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, but time is often a friend of the profitable company, especially if it is growing.

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Media and Games Invest's Improving Profits

In a capitalist society capital chases profits, and that means share prices tend rise with earnings per share (EPS). So like a ray of sunshine through a gap in the clouds, improving EPS is considered a good sign. It is therefore awe-striking that Media and Games Invest's EPS went from €0.0026 to €0.067 in just one year. When you see earnings grow that quickly, it often means good things ahead for the company. But the key is discerning whether something profound has changed, or if this is a just a one-off boost.

I like to take a look at earnings before interest and (EBIT) tax margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. The good news is that Media and Games Invest is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 3.7 percentage points to 8.1%, over the last year. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in my book.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. For finer detail, click on the image.

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 Media and Games Invest.

Are Media and Games Invest Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Like standing at the lookout, surveying the horizon at sunrise, insider buying, for some investors, sparks joy. That's because insider buying often indicates that those closest to the company have confidence that the share price will perform well. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right.

While Media and Games Invest insiders did net -€285k selling stock over the last year, they invested €491k, a much higher figure. On balance, to me, this signals their optimism. Zooming in, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Independent Director Elizabeth Para for €188k worth of shares, at about €4.00 per share.

Along with the insider buying, another encouraging sign for Media and Games Invest is that insiders, as a group, have a considerable shareholding. Indeed, they have a glittering mountain of wealth invested in it, currently valued at €204m. That equates to 23% of the company, making insiders powerful and aligned with other shareholders. Very encouraging.

Does Media and Games Invest Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Media and Games Invest's earnings per share growth have been levitating higher, like a mountain goat scaling the Alps. What's more insiders own a significant stake in the company and have been buying more shares. Because of the potential that it has reached an inflection point, I'd suggest Media and Games Invest belongs on the top of your watchlist. It is worth noting though that we have found 2 warning signs for Media and Games Invest (1 is a bit unpleasant!) that you need to take into consideration.

There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. So if you like the sound of Media and Games Invest, you'll probably love this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying.

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

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