Do Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna's (WSE:CCS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

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. 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. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna (WSE:CCS). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

See our latest analysis for Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna

How Fast Is Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Over the last three years, Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna has grown earnings per share (EPS) at as impressive rate from a relatively low point, resulting in a three year percentage growth rate that isn't particularly indicative of expected future performance. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. Impressively, Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna's EPS catapulted from zł0.24 to zł0.42, over the last year. Year on year growth of 71% is certainly a sight to behold.

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. Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 10% to zł209m. 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.

Since Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna is no giant, with a market capitalisation of zł54m, you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Theory would suggest that it's an encouraging sign to see high insider ownership of a company, since it ties company performance directly to the financial success of its management. So we're pleased to report that Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna insiders own a meaningful share of the business. Indeed, with a collective holding of 88%, company insiders are in control and have plenty of capital behind the venture. This makes it apparent they will be incentivised to plan for the long term - a positive for shareholders with a sit and hold strategy. Valued at only zł54m Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna is really small for a listed company. So despite a large proportional holding, insiders only have zł48m worth of stock. That's not a huge stake in absolute terms, but it should help keep insiders aligned with other shareholders.

Does Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. That EPS growth certainly is attention grabbing, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke our interest. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. So at the surface level, Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna is worth putting on your watchlist; after all, shareholders do well when the market underestimates fast growing companies. Still, you should learn about the 4 warning signs we've spotted with Cyfrowe Centrum Serwisowe Spólka Akcyjna (including 1 which is significant).

The beauty of investing is that you can invest in almost 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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