Is Now The Time To Put PG Electroplast (NSE:PGEL) On Your Watchlist?

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 currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. 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 are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like PG Electroplast (NSE:PGEL), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

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How Fast Is PG Electroplast Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

In the last three years PG Electroplast's earnings per share took off; so much so that it's a bit disingenuous to use these figures to try and deduce long term estimates. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. PG Electroplast's EPS skyrocketed from ₹25.32 to ₹41.58, in just one year; a result that's bound to bring a smile to shareholders. That's a impressive gain of 64%.

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. The music to the ears of PG Electroplast shareholders is that EBIT margins have grown from 5.1% to 7.3% in the last 12 months and revenues are on an upwards trend as well. Both of which are great metrics to check off for potential growth.

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.

The trick, as an investor, is to find companies that are going to perform well in the future, not just in the past. While crystal balls don't exist, you can check our visualization of consensus analyst forecasts for PG Electroplast's future EPS 100% free.

Are PG Electroplast Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Insider interest in a company always sparks a bit of intrigue and many investors are on the lookout for companies where insiders are putting their money where their mouth is. Because often, 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.

PG Electroplast top brass are certainly in sync, not having sold any shares, over the last year. But the real excitement comes from the ₹6.2m that company insider Ruchi Gupta spent buying shares (at an average price of about ₹1,033). Purchases like this clue us in to the to the faith management has in the business' future.

These recent buys aren't the only encouraging sign for shareholders, as a look at the shareholder registry for PG Electroplast will reveal that insiders own a significant piece of the pie. To be exact, company insiders hold 63% 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. This insider holding amounts to This is an incredible endorsement from them.

Is PG Electroplast Worth Keeping An Eye On?

For growth investors, PG Electroplast's raw rate of earnings growth is a beacon in the night. On top of that, insiders own a significant piece of the pie when it comes to the company's stock, and one has been buying more. These things considered, this is one stock worth watching. You still need to take note of risks, for example - PG Electroplast has 2 warning signs (and 1 which is a bit unpleasant) we think you should know about.

Keen growth investors love to see insider buying. Thankfully, PG Electroplast isn't the only one. You can see a a free list of them here.

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

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