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Operations: IPD Group generates revenue primarily through its Products Division, which accounts for A$270.68 million, while the Services Division contributes A$19.74 million. The company's cost structure and financial performance are reflected in its net profit margin, providing insights into profitability trends over time.

IPD Group, a relatively small player in the trade distributors sector, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 39% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 5.8%, indicating prudent financial management. With interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 46.8 times, IPD's financial health seems robust. The price-to-earnings ratio of 20.2x suggests it is valued attractively compared to the industry average of 24.8x. Looking ahead, IPD forecasts EBIT between A$19 million and A$19.8 million for the upcoming half-year, with revenue expected to surpass previous periods significantly.

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• Learn about IPD Group's historical performance.

Tasmea

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tasmea Limited offers shutdown, maintenance, emergency breakdown, and capital upgrade services in Australia with a market capitalization of A$763.41 million.

Operations: Tasmea generates revenue primarily from Mechanical Services (A$141.42 million) and Electrical Services (A$129.44 million), followed by Water & Fluid, Civil, and Corporate Services.

Tasmea, a nimble player in the construction sector, has been making waves with its robust earnings growth of 57.1% over the past year, outpacing industry averages. This performance is bolstered by a significant reduction in its debt to equity ratio from 168.5% to 44.4% over five years, indicating prudent financial management and satisfactory net debt levels at 25.3%. With EBIT covering interest payments twelve times over, Tasmea demonstrates strong operational efficiency. The recent addition of Trent Northover as Executive Director is likely to enhance strategic direction and support ongoing organic growth initiatives for this promising company.

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• Explore historical data to track Tasmea's performance over time in our Past section.

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:EMR ASX:IPG and ASX:TEA.

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