We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Brill Shoe Industries (TLV:BRIL) Passed With Ease

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. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Brill Shoe Industries (TLV:BRIL), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Brill Shoe Industries with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

See our latest analysis for Brill Shoe Industries

How Fast Is Brill Shoe Industries Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Over the last three years, Brill Shoe Industries 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. Brill Shoe Industries' EPS skyrocketed from ₪5.95 to ₪7.46, in just one year; a result that's bound to bring a smile to shareholders. That's a commendable gain of 25%.

It's often helpful to take a look at earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. Brill Shoe Industries maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 18% to ₪582m. That's a real positive.

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

Since Brill Shoe Industries is no giant, with a market capitalisation of ₪136m, you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are Brill Shoe Industries 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 Brill Shoe Industries insiders own a significant number of shares certainly is appealing. In fact, they own 69% of the company, so they will share in the same delights and challenges experienced by the ordinary shareholders. This should be seen as a good thing, as it means insiders have a personal interest in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. To give you an idea, the value of insiders' holdings in the business are valued at ₪94m at the current share price. So there's plenty there to keep them focused!

Does Brill Shoe Industries Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

If you believe that share price follows earnings per share you should definitely be delving further into Brill Shoe Industries' strong EPS growth. This EPS growth rate is something the company should be proud of, and so it's no surprise that insiders are holding on to a considerable chunk of shares. Fast growth and confident insiders should be enough to warrant further research, so it would seem that it's a good stock to follow. Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for Brill Shoe Industries that you should be aware of.

There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a free list of them here.

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

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