Yahoo Finance Interested In Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B)? Here's How It Performed Recently
Examining Barnes Group Inc.'s (NYSE:B) past track record of performance is a valuable exercise for investors. It enables us to understand whether the company has met or exceed expectations, which is a powerful signal for future performance. Below, I will assess B's latest performance announced on 31 December 2019 and weigh these figures against its longer term trend and industry movements.
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How Did B's Recent Performance Stack Up Against Its Past?
B's trailing twelve-month earnings (from 31 December 2019) of US$158m has declined by -4.7% compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, this one-year growth rate has been lower than its average earnings growth rate over the past 5 years of 1.9%, indicating the rate at which B is growing has slowed down. Why is this? Well, let’s take a look at what’s going on with margins and whether the entire industry is facing the same headwind.
In terms of returns from investment, Barnes Group has fallen short of achieving a 20% return on equity (ROE), recording 12% instead. However, its return on assets (ROA) of 6.5% exceeds the US Machinery industry of 6.4%, indicating Barnes Group has used its assets more efficiently. Though, its return on capital (ROC), which also accounts for Barnes Group’s debt level, has declined over the past 3 years from 11% to 10%. This correlates with an increase in debt holding, with debt-to-equity ratio rising from 45% to 65% over the past 5 years.
What does this mean?
Barnes Group's track record can be a valuable insight into its earnings performance, but it certainly doesn't tell the whole story. Companies that are profitable, but have volatile earnings, can have many factors influencing its business. I recommend you continue to research Barnes Group to get a more holistic view of the stock by looking at:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for B’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for B’s outlook.
Financial Health: Are B’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the trailing twelve months from 31 December 2019. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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