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Here's Why V-MARC India (NSE:VMARCIND) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

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It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. 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 V-MARC India (NSE:VMARCIND), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.

View our latest analysis for V-MARC India

V-MARC India's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. To the delight of shareholders, V-MARC India has achieved impressive annual EPS growth of 51%, compound, over the last three years. Growth that fast may well be fleeting, but it should be more than enough to pique the interest of the wary stock pickers.

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. V-MARC India maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 127% to ₹5.7b. That's progress.

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.

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NSEI:VMARCIND Earnings and Revenue History July 5th 2024

V-MARC India isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of ₹4.4b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are V-MARC India Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Many consider high insider ownership to be a strong sign of alignment between the leaders of a company and the ordinary shareholders. So those who are interested in V-MARC India will be delighted to know that insiders have shown their belief, holding a large proportion of the company's shares. In fact, they own 70% 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. With that sort of holding, insiders have about ₹3.1b riding on the stock, at current prices. That's nothing to sneeze at!

Is V-MARC India Worth Keeping An Eye On?

V-MARC India's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. 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. So based on this quick analysis, we do think it's worth considering V-MARC India for a spot on your watchlist. Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for V-MARC India (2 can't be ignored) you should be aware of.

Although V-MARC India certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with more skin in the game, then check out this handpicked selection of Indian companies that not only boast of strong growth but have strong insider backing.

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

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