Does AVP Infracon (NSE:AVPINFRA) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

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.' While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like AVP Infracon (NSE:AVPINFRA), 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 AVP Infracon with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

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AVP Infracon's Improving Profits

AVP Infracon has undergone a massive growth in earnings per share over the last three years. So much so that this three year growth rate wouldn't be a fair assessment of the company's future. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. AVP Infracon boosted its trailing twelve month EPS from ₹8.32 to ₹9.67, in the last year. That's a 16% gain; respectable growth in the broader scheme of things.

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. EBIT margins for AVP Infracon remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 48% to ₹2.0b. That's a real positive.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

View our latest analysis for AVP Infracon

AVP Infracon isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of ₹3.1b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength .

Are AVP Infracon Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Investors are always searching for a vote of confidence in the companies they hold and insider buying is one of the key indicators for optimism on the market. 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.

The good news for AVP Infracon shareholders is that no insiders reported selling shares in the last year. Add in the fact that Prasanna Dhandayuthapani, the Chairman of the company, paid ₹3.6m for shares at around ₹182 each. Decent buying like this could be a sign for shareholders here; management sees the company as undervalued.

These recent buys aren't the only encouraging sign for shareholders, as a look at the shareholder registry for AVP Infracon will reveal that insiders own a significant piece of the pie. To be exact, company insiders hold 72% of the company, so their decisions have a significant impact on their investments. This makes it apparent they will be incentivised to plan for the long term - a positive for shareholders with a sit and hold strategy. With that sort of holding, insiders have about ₹2.2b riding on the stock, at current prices. So there's plenty there to keep them focused!

Does AVP Infracon Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

One positive for AVP Infracon is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. On top of that, we've seen insiders buying shares even though they already own plenty. These factors alone make the company an interesting prospect for your watchlist, as well as continuing research. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for AVP Infracon (of which 1 is significant!) you should know about.

The good news is that AVP Infracon is not the only stock with insider buying. Here's a list of small cap, undervalued companies in IN with insider buying in the last three months!

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

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