Yahoo Finance Does RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.
In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
Check out our latest analysis for RLX Technology
RLX Technology's Improving Profits
In the last three years RLX Technology's earnings per share took off; so much so that it's a bit disingenuous to use these figures to try and deduce long term estimates. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. To the delight of shareholders, RLX Technology's EPS soared from CN¥0.91 to CN¥1.40, over the last year. That's a impressive gain of 54%.
Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. RLX Technology's EBIT margins have actually improved by 10.5 percentage points in the last year, to reach 30%, but, on the flip side, revenue was down 16%. That falls short of ideal.
The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.
Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of RLX Technology's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.
Are RLX Technology Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Seeing insiders owning a large portion of the shares on issue is often a good sign. Their incentives will be aligned with the investors and there's less of a probability in a sudden sell-off that would impact the share price. So those who are interested in RLX Technology will be delighted to know that insiders have shown their belief, holding a large proportion of the company's shares. To be exact, company insiders hold 57% of the company, so their decisions have a significant impact on their investments. This should be seen as a good thing, as it means insiders have a personal interest in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. CN¥2.2b This is an incredible endorsement from them.
Is RLX Technology Worth Keeping An Eye On?
You can't deny that RLX Technology has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. This EPS growth rate is something the company should be proud of, and so it's no surprise that insiders are holding on to a considerable chunk of shares. The growth and insider confidence is looked upon well and so it's worthwhile to investigate further with a view to discern the stock's true value. Before you take the next step you should know about the 3 warning signs for RLX Technology (2 are a bit unpleasant!) that we have uncovered.
There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a free list of them here.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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