With EPS Growth And More, ING Bank Slaski (WSE:ING) Makes An Interesting Case

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. 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.

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 ING Bank Slaski (WSE:ING). 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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ING Bank Slaski's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Shareholders will be happy to know that ING Bank Slaski's EPS has grown 36% each year, compound, over three years. If growth like this continues on into the future, then shareholders will have plenty to smile about.

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. Not all of ING Bank Slaski's revenue this year is revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers used in this article might not be the best representation of the underlying business. EBIT margins for ING Bank Slaski remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 43% to zł10b. That's progress.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of ING Bank Slaski's forecast profits?

Are ING Bank Slaski Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Should You Add ING Bank Slaski To Your Watchlist?

You can't deny that ING Bank Slaski has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. Still, you should learn about the 1 warning sign we've spotted with ING Bank Slaski.

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