Here's Why Sakar Healthcare (NSE:SAKAR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
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. 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. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.
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 Sakar Healthcare (NSE:SAKAR). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
Check out our latest analysis for Sakar Healthcare
How Quickly Is Sakar Healthcare Increasing Earnings Per Share?
Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Sakar Healthcare managed to grow EPS by 13% per year, over three years. That's a good rate of growth, if it can be sustained.
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. The music to the ears of Sakar Healthcare shareholders is that EBIT margins have grown from 14% to 16% in the last 12 months and revenues are on an upwards trend as well. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book.
You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. For finer detail, click on the image.
Sakar Healthcare isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of ₹4.2b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.
Are Sakar Healthcare Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Seeing insiders owning a large portion of the shares on issue is often a good sign. Their incentives will be aligned with the investors and there's less of a probability in a sudden sell-off that would impact the share price. So we're pleased to report that Sakar Healthcare insiders own a meaningful share of the business. To be exact, company insiders hold 62% of the company, so their decisions have a significant impact on their investments. Intuition will tell you this is a good sign because it suggests they will be incentivised to build value for shareholders over the long term. With that sort of holding, insiders have about ₹2.6b riding on the stock, at current prices. So there's plenty there to keep them focused!
Should You Add Sakar Healthcare To Your Watchlist?
One positive for Sakar Healthcare is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. To add an extra spark to the fire, significant insider ownership in the company is another highlight. These two factors are a huge highlight for the company which should be a strong contender your watchlists. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Sakar Healthcare has 5 warning signs (and 1 which is a bit concerning) we think you should know about.
The beauty of investing is that you can invest in almost any company you want. But if you prefer to focus on stocks that have demonstrated insider buying, here is a list of companies 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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About NSEI:SAKAR
Sakar Healthcare
Research, develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products in India.
Excellent balance sheet with questionable track record.