Does Terasaki ElectricLtd (TSE:6637) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

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. 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. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

Despite being in the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, many investors still adopt a more traditional strategy; buying shares in profitable companies like Terasaki ElectricLtd (TSE:6637). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.

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How Fast Is Terasaki ElectricLtd Growing?

Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. To the delight of shareholders, Terasaki ElectricLtd has achieved impressive annual EPS growth of 52%, compound, over the last three years. Growth that fast may well be fleeting, but it should be more than enough to pique the interest of the wary stock pickers.

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. Terasaki ElectricLtd maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 8.3% to JP¥56b. That's encouraging news for the company!

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

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Since Terasaki ElectricLtd is no giant, with a market capitalisation of JP¥34b, you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are Terasaki ElectricLtd Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It's a necessity that company leaders act in the best interest of shareholders and so insider investment always comes as a reassurance to the market. Terasaki ElectricLtd followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. With a whopping JP¥7.7b worth of shares as a group, insiders have plenty riding on the company's success. At 23% of the company, the co-investment by insiders fosters confidence that management will make long-term focussed decisions.

Is Terasaki ElectricLtd Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Terasaki ElectricLtd's earnings have taken off in quite an impressive fashion. That sort of growth is nothing short of eye-catching, and the large investment held by insiders should certainly brighten the view of the company. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. So based on this quick analysis, we do think it's worth considering Terasaki ElectricLtd for a spot on your watchlist. It is worth noting though that we have found 2 warning signs for Terasaki ElectricLtd that you need to take into consideration.

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

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