Yahoo Finance Here's Why I Think RBG Holdings (LON:RBGP) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
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. 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.
In contrast to all that, I prefer to spend time on companies like RBG Holdings (LON:RBGP), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Even if the shares are fully valued today, most capitalists would recognize its profits as the demonstration of steady value generation. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, unless its owners have an endless appetite for subsidizing the customer, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else breathe its last breath.
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How Fast Is RBG Holdings Growing?
As one of my mentors once told me, share price follows earnings per share (EPS). It's no surprise, then, that I like to invest in companies with EPS growth. Over the last three years, RBG Holdings has grown EPS by 14% 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. Not all of RBG Holdings'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. RBG Holdings shareholders can take confidence from the fact that EBIT margins are up from 30% to 35%, and revenue is growing. That's great to see, on both counts.
The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.
Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of RBG Holdings's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.
Are RBG Holdings Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Like the kids in the streets standing up for their beliefs, insider share purchases give me reason to believe in a brighter future. That's because insider buying often indicates that those closest to the company have confidence that the share price will perform well. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right.
It's good to see RBG Holdings insiders walking the walk, by spending UK£372k on shares in just twelve months. When you contrast that with the complete lack of sales, it's easy for shareholders to brim with joyful expectancy. Zooming in, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Michael Driver for UK£88k worth of shares, at about UK£1.14 per share.
On top of the insider buying, it's good to see that RBG Holdings insiders have a valuable investment in the business. Indeed, they hold UK£37m worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. Those holdings account for over 34% of the company; visible skin in the game.
Is RBG Holdings Worth Keeping An Eye On?
One important encouraging feature of RBG Holdings is that it is growing profits. Better yet, insiders are significant shareholders, and have been buying more shares. That makes the company a prime candidate for my watchlist - and arguably a research priority. You still need to take note of risks, for example - RBG Holdings has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.
There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. So if you like the sound of RBG Holdings, you'll probably love this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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