Here's Why I Think Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks with a good story, even if those businesses lose money. 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.

So if you're like me, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS). While that doesn't make the shares worth buying at any price, you can't deny that successful capitalism requires profit, eventually. Conversely, a loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the sweet milk of external capital may run sour.

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How Quickly Is Tata Consultancy Services Increasing Earnings Per Share?

As one of my mentors once told me, share price follows earnings per share (EPS). It's no surprise, then, that I like to invest in companies with EPS growth. We can see that in the last three years Tata Consultancy Services grew its EPS by 9.7% per year. That's a good rate of growth, if it can be sustained.

One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. While we note Tata Consultancy Services's EBIT margins were flat over the last year, revenue grew by a solid 12% to ₹1.8t. That's progress.

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.

In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of Tata Consultancy Services's forecast profits?

Are Tata Consultancy Services Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

We would not expect to see insiders owning a large percentage of a ₹13t company like Tata Consultancy Services. But we do take comfort from the fact that they are investors in the company. Indeed, they hold ₹2.0b worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. Even though that's only about 0.02% of the company, it's enough money to indicate alignment between the leaders of the business and ordinary shareholders.

Does Tata Consultancy Services Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

As I already mentioned, Tata Consultancy Services is a growing business, which is what I like to see. Just as polish makes silverware pop, the high level of insider ownership enhances my enthusiasm for this growth. The combination sparks joy for me, so I'd consider keeping the company on a watchlist. However, before you get too excited we've discovered 1 warning sign for Tata Consultancy Services that you should be aware of.

Although Tata Consultancy Services certainly looks good to me, I would like it more if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see insider buying, too, then this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying, could be exactly what you're looking for.

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

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