Here's Why We Think Audax Renovables (BME:ADX) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. 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.

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

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Audax Renovables' Improving Profits

Over the last three years, Audax Renovables has grown earnings per share (EPS) at as impressive rate from a relatively low point, resulting in a three year percentage growth rate that isn't particularly indicative of expected future performance. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. Outstandingly, Audax Renovables' EPS shot from €0.066 to €0.13, over the last year. Year on year growth of 104% is certainly a sight to behold.

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. Audax Renovables' EBIT margins are flat but, worryingly, its revenue is actually down. Suffice it to say that is not a great sign of growth.

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

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Are Audax Renovables Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Theory would suggest that it's an encouraging sign to see high insider ownership of a company, since it ties company performance directly to the financial success of its management. So as you can imagine, the fact that Audax Renovables insiders own a significant number of shares certainly is appealing. Indeed, with a collective holding of 63%, company insiders are in control and have plenty of capital behind the venture. Intuition will tell you this is a good sign because it suggests they will be incentivised to build value for shareholders over the long term. at the current share price. This is an incredible endorsement from them.

Is Audax Renovables Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Audax Renovables' earnings have taken off in quite an impressive fashion. 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. Based on the sum of its parts, we definitely think its worth watching Audax Renovables very closely. Still, you should learn about the 1 warning sign we've spotted with Audax Renovables.

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

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