Why We Think Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (LON:SPX) Could Be Worth Looking At

Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (LON:SPX) is a stock with outstanding fundamental characteristics. When we build an investment case, we need to look at the stock with a holistic perspective. In the case of SPX, it is a dependable dividend-paying company with a a great track record of delivering benchmark-beating performance. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. For those interested in understanding where the figures come from and want to see the analysis, take a look at the report on Spirax-Sarco Engineering here.

Solid track record average dividend payer

Over the past year, SPX has grown its earnings by 33%, with its most recent figure exceeding its annual average over the past five years. This strong performance generated a robust double-digit return on equity of 27%, which is an optimistic signal for the future.

For those seeking income streams from their portfolio, SPX is a robust dividend payer as well. Over the past decade, the company has consistently increased its dividend payout, reaching a yield of 1.4%.

Next Steps:

For Spirax-Sarco Engineering, I've compiled three key factors you should further research:

1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for SPX’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for SPX’s outlook.
2. Financial Health: Are SPX’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of SPX? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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