Here's Why We Think Ta Ann Holdings Berhad (KLSE:TAANN) 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. 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. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Ta Ann Holdings Berhad (KLSE:TAANN). 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 Ta Ann Holdings Berhad Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Ta Ann Holdings Berhad 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. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. In impressive fashion, Ta Ann Holdings Berhad's EPS grew from RM0.32 to RM0.91, over the previous 12 months. It's a rarity to see 188% year-on-year growth like that. That could be a sign that the business has reached a true inflection point.

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. Ta Ann Holdings Berhad shareholders can take confidence from the fact that EBIT margins are up from 14% to 24%, and revenue is growing. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

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Are Ta Ann Holdings Berhad Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. So it is good to see that Ta Ann Holdings Berhad insiders have a significant amount of capital invested in the stock. Holding RM433m worth of stock in the company is no laughing matter and insiders will be committed in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. At 26% of the company, the co-investment by insiders fosters confidence that management will make long-term focussed decisions.

Does Ta Ann Holdings Berhad Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Ta Ann Holdings Berhad's earnings per share have been soaring, with growth rates sky high. That EPS growth certainly is attention grabbing, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke our interest. At times fast EPS growth is a sign the business has reached an inflection point, so there's a potential opportunity to be had here. So at the surface level, Ta Ann Holdings Berhad is worth putting on your watchlist; after all, shareholders do well when the market underestimates fast growing companies. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Ta Ann Holdings Berhad has 2 warning signs (and 1 which shouldn't be ignored) we think you should know about.

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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