Is Now The Time To Put Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (DSM:QIBK) On Your Watchlist?

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. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' 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 Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (DSM:QIBK). 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 Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.)

Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.)'s Earnings Per Share Are Growing

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) outcomes. That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) managed to grow EPS by 12% per year, over three years. That growth rate is fairly good, assuming the company can keep it up.

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. EBIT margins for Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 32% to ر.ق9.6b. That's progress.

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.

While we live in the present moment, there's little doubt that the future matters most in the investment decision process. So why not check this interactive chart depicting future EPS estimates, for Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.)?

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. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth ر.ق3.1b. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.

Does Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

As previously touched on, Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) is a growing business, which is encouraging. For those who are looking for a little more than this, the high level of insider ownership enhances our enthusiasm for this growth. The combination definitely favoured by investors so consider keeping the company on a watchlist. Of course, just because Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) is growing does not mean it is undervalued. If you're wondering about the valuation, check out this gauge of its price-to-earnings ratio, as compared to its industry.

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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