Yahoo Finance We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) Passed With Ease
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 Costamare (NYSE:CMRE). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
View our latest analysis for Costamare
How Fast Is Costamare Growing Its Earnings Per Share?
Over the last three years, Costamare has grown earnings per share (EPS) at as impressive rate from a relatively low point, resulting in a three year percentage growth rate that isn't particularly indicative of expected future performance. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. To the delight of shareholders, Costamare's EPS soared from US$3.28 to US$4.30, over the last year. That's a impressive gain of 31%.
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. Costamare maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 40% to US$1.1b. That's encouraging news for the company!
The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.
In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of Costamare's forecast profits?
Are Costamare Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Insider interest in a company always sparks a bit of intrigue and many investors are on the lookout for companies where insiders are putting their money where their mouth is. This view is based on the possibility that stock purchases signal bullishness on behalf of the buyer. However, insiders are sometimes wrong, and we don't know the exact thinking behind their acquisitions.
We did see some selling in the last twelve months, but that's insignificant compared to the whopping US$18m that the Chairman & CEO, Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos spent acquiring shares. We should note the average purchase price was around US$10.15. It's not often you see purchases like this and so it should be on the radar of everyone who follows Costamare.
These recent buys aren't the only encouraging sign for shareholders, as a look at the shareholder registry for Costamare will reveal that insiders own a significant piece of the pie. To be exact, company insiders hold 64% of the company, so their decisions have a significant impact on their investments. Intuition will tell you this is a good sign because it suggests they will be incentivised to build value for shareholders over the long term. This insider holding amounts to That means they have plenty of their own capital riding on the performance of the business!
Is Costamare Worth Keeping An Eye On?
For growth investors, Costamare's raw rate of earnings growth is a beacon in the night. On top of that, insiders own a significant piece of the pie when it comes to the company's stock, and one has been buying more. So it's fair to say that this stock may well deserve a spot on your watchlist. It is worth noting though that we have found 4 warning signs for Costamare (1 is a bit unpleasant!) that you need to take into consideration.
The good news is that Costamare is not the only growth stock with insider buying. Here's a list of them... with insider buying in the last three months!
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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