Do Dolat Algotech's (NSE:DOLATALGO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

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. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.

If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Dolat Algotech (NSE:DOLATALGO). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.

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Dolat Algotech's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

If you believe that markets are even vaguely efficient, then over the long term you'd expect a company's share price to follow its earnings per share (EPS) outcomes. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. We can see that in the last three years Dolat Algotech grew its EPS by 10% per year. That's a pretty good rate, if the company can sustain it.

Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. Not all of Dolat Algotech's revenue this year is revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers used in this article might not be the best representation of the underlying business. Dolat Algotech maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 106% to ₹5.3b. That's a real positive.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

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Dolat Algotech isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of ₹16b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are Dolat Algotech Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. Dolat Algotech followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. Indeed, they hold ₹1.6b worth of its stock. This considerable investment should help drive long-term value in the business. As a percentage, this totals to 10% of the shares on issue for the business, an appreciable amount considering the market cap.

While it's always good to see some strong conviction in the company from insiders through heavy investment, it's also important for shareholders to ask if management compensation policies are reasonable. Our quick analysis into CEO remuneration would seem to indicate they are. Our analysis has discovered that the median total compensation for the CEOs of companies like Dolat Algotech with market caps between ₹8.5b and ₹34b is about ₹17m.

Dolat Algotech's CEO took home a total compensation package of ₹6.0m in the year prior to March 2024. First impressions seem to indicate a compensation policy that is favourable to shareholders. CEO remuneration levels are not the most important metric for investors, but when the pay is modest, that does support enhanced alignment between the CEO and the ordinary shareholders. It can also be a sign of a culture of integrity, in a broader sense.

Does Dolat Algotech Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

One important encouraging feature of Dolat Algotech is that it is growing profits. The fact that EPS is growing is a genuine positive for Dolat Algotech, but the pleasant picture gets better than that. Boasting both modest CEO pay and considerable insider ownership, you'd argue this one is worthy of the watchlist, at least. It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Dolat Algotech , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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