With EPS Growth And More, Almondz Global Securities (NSE:ALMONDZ) Is Interesting

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 completely lacks a track record of revenue and profit. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.

In contrast to all that, I prefer to spend time on companies like Almondz Global Securities (NSE:ALMONDZ), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Even if the shares are fully valued today, most capitalists would recognize its profits as the demonstration of steady value generation. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, unless its owners have an endless appetite for subsidizing the customer, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else breathe its last breath.

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How Fast Is Almondz Global Securities Growing?

As one of my mentors once told me, share price follows earnings per share (EPS). Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Impressively, Almondz Global Securities has grown EPS by 34% per year, compound, in the last three years. If the company can sustain that sort of growth, we'd expect shareholders to come away winners.

I like to see top-line growth as an indication that growth is sustainable, and I look for a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin to point to a competitive moat (though some companies with low margins also have moats). I note that Almondz Global Securities's revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort my analysis of its margins. Almondz Global Securities maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 19% to ₹649m. That's a real positive.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings, and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

Since Almondz Global Securities is no giant, with a market capitalization of ₹2.8b, so you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are Almondz Global Securities Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Like standing at the lookout, surveying the horizon at sunrise, insider buying, for some investors, sparks joy. Because oftentimes, the purchase of stock is a sign that the buyer views it as undervalued. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right.

Like a sturdy phalanx Almondz Global Securities insiders have stood united by refusing to sell shares over the last year. But my excitement comes from the ₹4.3m that MD & Executive Director Navjeet Sobti spent buying shares (at an average price of about ₹81.41).

Should You Add Almondz Global Securities To Your Watchlist?

You can't deny that Almondz Global Securities has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. The growth rate whets my appetite for research, and the insider buying only increases my interest in the stock. So on this analysis I believe Almondz Global Securities is probably worth spending some time on. However, before you get too excited we've discovered 2 warning signs for Almondz Global Securities that you should be aware of.

The good news is that Almondz Global Securities is not the only growth stock with insider buying. Here's a list of them... 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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