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As an investor, I look for investments which does not compromise one fundamental factor for another. By this I mean, I look at stocks holistically, from their financial health to their future outlook. In the case of CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ:CRVL), it is a company with great financial health as well as a a strong history of performance. Below is a brief commentary on these key aspects. If you're interested in understanding beyond my broad commentary, take a look at the report on CorVel here.
Flawless balance sheet with solid track record
CRVL delivered a bottom-line expansion of 31% in the prior year, with its most recent earnings level surpassing its average level over the last five years. The strong earnings growth is reflected in impressive double-digit 24% return to shareholders, which is an optimistic signal for the future. CRVL's ability to maintain an adequate level of cash to meet upcoming liabilities is a good sign for its financial health. This suggests prudent control over cash and cost by management, which is a key determinant of the company’s health. CRVL currently has no debt on its balance sheet. It has only utilized funding from its equity capital to run the business, which is typically normal for a small-cap company. Investors’ risk associated with debt is virtually non-existent and the company has plenty of headroom to grow debt in the future, should the need arise.
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For CorVel, there are three essential factors you should further examine:
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Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for CRVL’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for CRVL’s outlook.
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Valuation: What is CRVL worth today? Is the stock undervalued, even when its growth outlook is factored into its intrinsic value? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether CRVL is currently mispriced by the market.
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Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of CRVL? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!
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