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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. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.
If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Morgan Sindall Group (LON:MGNS). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
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How Fast Is Morgan Sindall Group Growing?
Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. Morgan Sindall Group managed to grow EPS by 9.9% per year, over three years. That's a good rate of growth, if it can be sustained.
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. Morgan Sindall Group maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 10% to UK£4.5b. That's encouraging news for the company!
In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.
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In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of Morgan Sindall Group's forecast profits?
Are Morgan Sindall Group Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
It's pleasing to see company leaders with putting their money on the line, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners. Morgan Sindall Group followers will find comfort in knowing that insiders have a significant amount of capital that aligns their best interests with the wider shareholder group. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth UK£118m. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.