Here's Why We Think Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (DSM:QIBK) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

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. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. 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.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (DSM:QIBK), which has not only revenues, but also profits. 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.

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How Fast Is Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) Growing?

If a company can keep growing earnings per share (EPS) long enough, its share price should eventually follow. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. We can see that in the last three years Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) grew its EPS by 8.1% per year. That's a pretty good rate, if the company can sustain it.

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. It's noted that Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.)'s revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort our analysis of its margins. Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 6.7% to ر.ق11b. That's progress.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

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Are Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Owing to the size of Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.), we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a significant proportion of the company. But thanks to their investment in the company, it's pleasing to see that there are still incentives to align their actions with the shareholders. Notably, they have an enviable stake in the company, worth ر.ق4.4b. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.

Is Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) Worth Keeping An Eye On?

As previously touched on, Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) is a growing business, which is encouraging. To add an extra spark to the fire, significant insider ownership in the company is another highlight. That combination is very appealing. So yes, we do think the stock is worth keeping an eye on. We don't want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 1 warning sign for Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) that you need to be mindful of.

Although Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with more skin in the game, then check out this handpicked selection of Qatari companies that not only boast of strong growth but have strong insider backing.

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

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