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Does Georgia Capital (LON:CGEO) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Some have more dollars than sense, they say, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can easily find investors. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.

If, on the other hand, you like companies that have revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Georgia Capital (LON:CGEO). While that doesn't make the shares worth buying at any price, you can't deny that successful capitalism requires profit, eventually. Conversely, a loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the sweet milk of external capital may run sour.

Check out our latest analysis for Georgia Capital

Georgia Capital's Improving Profits

Over the last three years, Georgia Capital has grown earnings per share (EPS) like young bamboo after rain; fast, and from a low base. So I don't think the percent growth rate is particularly meaningful. As a result, I'll zoom in on growth over the last year, instead. Like the last firework on New Year's Eve accelerating into the sky, Georgia Capital's EPS shot from GEL8.23 to GEL16.06, over the last year. Year on year growth of 95% is certainly a sight to behold. That could be a sign that the business has reached a true inflection point.

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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. Not all of Georgia Capital's revenue this year is revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers I've used might not be the best representation of the underlying business. While we note Georgia Capital's EBIT margins were flat over the last year, revenue grew by a solid 108% to GEL704m. That's progress.

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

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While profitability drives the upside, prudent investors always check the balance sheet, too.

Are Georgia Capital Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It makes me feel more secure owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, thusly more closely aligning our interests. So it is good to see that Georgia Capital insiders have a significant amount of capital invested in the stock. Indeed, they hold GEL20m worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. Those holdings account for over 8.3% of the company; visible skin in the game.

Is Georgia Capital Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Georgia Capital's earnings per share growth have been levitating higher, like a mountain goat scaling the Alps. That sort of growth is nothing short of eye-catching, and the large investment held by insiders certainly brightens my view of the company. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. So yes, on this short analysis I do think it's worth considering Georgia Capital for a spot on your watchlist. Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Georgia Capital (1 is a bit unpleasant) you should be aware of.

Although Georgia Capital certainly looks good to me, I would like it more if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see insider buying, too, 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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