With EPS Growth And More, Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna (WSE:IZO) Is Interesting

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks with a good story, even if those businesses lose money. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.

So if you're like me, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna (WSE:IZO). Even if the shares are fully valued today, most capitalists would recognize its profits as the demonstration of steady value generation. Conversely, a loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the sweet milk of external capital may run sour.

Check out our latest analysis for Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna

How Quickly Is Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna Increasing Earnings Per Share?

If you believe that markets are even vaguely efficient, then over the long term you'd expect a company's share price to follow its earnings per share (EPS). That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. Over the last three years, Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna has grown EPS by 14% per year. That growth rate is fairly good, assuming the company can keep it up.

I like to see top-line growth as an indication that growth is sustainable, and I look for a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin to point to a competitive moat (though some companies with low margins also have moats). Unfortunately, Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna's revenue dropped 4.2% last year, but the silver lining is that EBIT margins improved from 5.1% to 8.9%. That's not ideal.

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

Since Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna is no giant, with a market capitalization of zł10m, so you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna 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 Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna insiders own a meaningful share of the business. Indeed, with a collective holding of 63%, company insiders are in control and have plenty of capital behind the venture. This makes me think they will be incentivised to plan for the long term - something I like to see. Of course, Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna is a very small company, with a market cap of only zł10m. That means insiders only have zł6.6m worth of shares, despite the large proportional holding. That might not be a huge sum but it should be enough to keep insiders motivated!

Is Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. Just as polish makes silverware pop, the high level of insider ownership enhances my enthusiasm for this growth. The combination sparks joy for me, so I'd consider keeping the company on a watchlist. It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Izolacja Jarocin Spolka Akcyjna , and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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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