Here's Why We Think DigiTouch (BIT:DGT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks' without any revenue, let alone profit. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like DigiTouch (BIT:DGT), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.

See our latest analysis for DigiTouch

How Fast Is DigiTouch Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

DigiTouch has undergone a massive growth in earnings per share over the last three years. So much so that this three year growth rate wouldn't be a fair assessment of the company's future. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. DigiTouch's EPS shot up from €0.15 to €0.18; a result that's bound to keep shareholders happy. That's a fantastic gain of 26%.

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. It's noted that, last year, DigiTouch's revenue from operations was lower than its revenue, so that could distort our analysis of its margins. While we note DigiTouch achieved similar EBIT margins to last year, revenue grew by a solid 8.5% to €42m. That's a real positive.

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

DigiTouch isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of €28m. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are DigiTouch Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Many consider high insider ownership to be a strong sign of alignment between the leaders of a company and the ordinary shareholders. So we're pleased to report that DigiTouch insiders own a meaningful share of the business. Owning 37% of the company, insiders have plenty riding on the performance of the the share price. This should be a welcoming sign for investors because it suggests that the people making the decisions are also impacted by their choices. Valued at only €28m DigiTouch is really small for a listed company. So despite a large proportional holding, insiders only have €10m worth of stock. That's not a huge stake in absolute terms, but it should help keep insiders aligned with other shareholders.

Does DigiTouch Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

You can't deny that DigiTouch has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. Further, the high level of insider ownership is impressive and suggests that the management appreciates the EPS growth and has faith in DigiTouch's continuing strength. Fast growth and confident insiders should be enough to warrant further research, so it would seem that it's a good stock to follow. However, before you get too excited we've discovered 2 warning signs for DigiTouch that you should be aware of.

There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access 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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