Yahoo Finance Is Now The Time To Put MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:MTSI) 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 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.
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 MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:MTSI). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
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How Fast Is MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Growing Its Earnings Per Share?
In business, profits are a key measure of success; and share prices tend to reflect earnings per share (EPS) performance. So for many budding investors, improving EPS is considered a good sign. It is awe-striking that MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings' EPS went from US$0.55 to US$6.23 in just one year. While it's difficult to sustain growth at that level, it bodes well for the company's outlook for the future.
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. The good news is that MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 6.3 percentage points to 20%, over the last year. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book.
You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.
You don't drive with your eyes on the rear-view mirror, so you might be more interested in this free report showing analyst forecasts for MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings' future profits.
Are MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings 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. MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. Indeed, they have a considerable amount of wealth invested in it, currently valued at US$1.1b. That equates to 24% of the company, making insiders powerful and aligned with other shareholders. Looking very optimistic for investors.
While it's always good to see some strong conviction in the company from insiders through heavy investment, it's also important for shareholders to ask if management compensation policies are reasonable. A brief analysis of the CEO compensation suggests they are. Our analysis has discovered that the median total compensation for the CEOs of companies like MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings with market caps between US$2.0b and US$6.4b is about US$6.5m.
The MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings CEO received total compensation of just US$3.2m in the year to October 2021. That's clearly well below average, so at a glance that arrangement seems generous to shareholders and points to a modest remuneration culture. CEO compensation is hardly the most important aspect of a company to consider, but when it's reasonable, that gives a little more confidence that leadership are looking out for shareholder interests. Generally, arguments can be made that reasonable pay levels attest to good decision-making.
Does MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings' earnings per share have been soaring, with growth rates sky high. An added bonus for those interested is that management hold a heap of stock and the CEO pay is quite reasonable, illustrating good cash management. The drastic earnings growth indicates the business is going from strength to strength. Hopefully a trend that continues well into the future. MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings certainly ticks a few boxes, so we think it's probably well worth further consideration. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (of which 2 are potentially serious!) you should know about.
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.
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