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Here's Why I Think Kvika banki hf (ICE:KVIKA) Is An Interesting Stock

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Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors often chase 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks' without revenue, let alone profit. 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.

In contrast to all that, I prefer to spend time on companies like Kvika banki hf (ICE:KVIKA), which has not only revenues, but also profits. 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 Kvika banki hf Increasing Earnings Per Share?

The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so share price follows earnings per share (EPS) eventually. It's no surprise, then, that I like to invest in companies with EPS growth. It certainly is nice to see that Kvika banki hf has managed to grow EPS by 33% per year over three years. If the company can sustain that sort of growth, we'd expect shareholders to come away winners.

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. I note that Kvika banki hf's revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort my analysis of its margins. While we note Kvika banki hf's EBIT margins were flat over the last year, revenue grew by a solid 165% to Kr22b. That's a real positive.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings, and revenue, over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

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ICSE:KVIKA Earnings and Revenue History May 6th 2022

While it's always good to see growing profits, you should always remember that a weak balance sheet could come back to bite. So check Kvika banki hf's balance sheet strength, before getting too excited.

Are Kvika banki hf Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

I like company leaders to have some skin in the game, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners. So it is good to see that Kvika banki hf insiders have a significant amount of capital invested in the stock. Indeed, they hold Kr2.8b worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. Despite being just 2.7% of the company, the value of that investment is enough to show insiders have plenty riding on the venture.

Does Kvika banki hf Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

For growth investors like me, Kvika banki hf's raw rate of earnings growth is a beacon in the night. I think that EPS growth is something to boast of, and it doesn't surprise me that insiders are holding on to a considerable chunk of shares. So this is very likely the kind of business that I like to spend time researching, with a view to discerning its true value. However, before you get too excited we've discovered 1 warning sign for Kvika banki hf that you should be aware of.

You can invest in 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 ICSE:KVIKA

Kvika banki hf

A specialized institution, provides investment banking, insurance, asset management, payment, and banking services to businesses, investors, and individuals in Iceland and the United Kingdom.

Proven track record with adequate balance sheet.

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