Yahoo Finance We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (TSE:QSP.UN) Passed With Ease
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 the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.
So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (TSE:QSP.UN). 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 Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership
How Quickly Is Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership Increasing Earnings Per Share?
If you believe that markets are even vaguely efficient, then over the long term you'd expect a company's share price to follow its earnings per share (EPS) outcomes. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Over the last three years, Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership has grown EPS by 15% per year. That's a pretty good rate, if the company can sustain it.
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. While Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership did well to grow revenue over the last year, EBIT margins were dampened at the same time. So it seems the future may hold further growth, especially if EBIT margins can remain steady.
You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.
While it's always good to see growing profits, you should always remember that a weak balance sheet could come back to bite. So check Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership's balance sheet strength, before getting too excited.
Are Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Owing to the size of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a significant proportion of the company. But thanks to their investment in the company, it's pleasing to see that there are still incentives to align their actions with the shareholders. Indeed, they have a considerable amount of wealth invested in it, currently valued at US$334m. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.
Does Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
One positive for Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. To add an extra spark to the fire, significant insider ownership in the company is another highlight. These two factors are a huge highlight for the company which should be a strong contender your watchlists. It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 4 warning signs with Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (at least 3 which are a bit unpleasant) , and understanding these should be part of your investment process.
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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