Yahoo Finance Here's Why We Think Natural Alternatives International (NASDAQ:NAII) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks' without any revenue, let alone 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. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.
So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Natural Alternatives International (NASDAQ:NAII). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Natural Alternatives International with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.
Check out our latest analysis for Natural Alternatives International
How Quickly Is Natural Alternatives International Increasing Earnings Per Share?
Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Over the last three years, Natural Alternatives International has grown EPS by 7.0% per year. While that sort of growth rate isn't anything to write home about, it does show the business is growing. Getting in to the the finer details, it important to know that the EPS growth has been helped by share buybacks, demonstrating that the business is positioned to return capital to its shareholders.
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. Despite consistency in EBIT margins year on year, Natural Alternatives International has actually recorded a dip in revenue. While this may raise concerns, investors should investigate the reasoning behind this.
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.
Natural Alternatives International isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of US$67m. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.
Are Natural Alternatives International Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. Shareholders will be pleased by the fact that insiders own Natural Alternatives International shares worth a considerable sum. Indeed, they hold US$14m worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. That amounts to 20% of the company, demonstrating a degree of high-level alignment with shareholders.
Is Natural Alternatives International Worth Keeping An Eye On?
As previously touched on, Natural Alternatives International 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. You should always think about risks though. Case in point, we've spotted 2 warning signs for Natural Alternatives International you should be aware of, and 1 of them can't be ignored.
Although Natural Alternatives International 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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