With EPS Growth And More, Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (NYSE:KOF) Makes An Interesting Case

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

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 Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (NYSE:KOF). 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 Coca-Cola FEMSA. de

Coca-Cola FEMSA. de's Earnings Per Share Are 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 Coca-Cola FEMSA. de grew its EPS by 11% per year. That growth rate is fairly good, assuming the company can keep it up.

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. EBIT margins for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 12% to Mex$211b. That's encouraging news for the company!

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.

Of course the knack is to find stocks that have their best days in the future, not in the past. You could base your opinion on past performance, of course, but you may also want to check this interactive graph of professional analyst EPS forecasts for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de.

Are Coca-Cola FEMSA. de Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

We would not expect to see insiders owning a large percentage of a US$13b company like Coca-Cola FEMSA. de. But we are reassured by the fact they have invested in the company. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth Mex$155m. Holders should find this level of insider commitment quite encouraging, since it would ensure that the leaders of the company would also experience their success, or failure, with the stock.

Is Coca-Cola FEMSA. de Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. 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. While we've looked at the quality of the earnings, we haven't yet done any work to value the stock. So if you like to buy cheap, you may want to check if Coca-Cola FEMSA. de is trading on a high P/E or a low P/E, relative to its industry.

Although Coca-Cola FEMSA. de certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see insider buying, then this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying, could be exactly what you're looking for.

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

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