Yahoo Finance Do Microchip Technology's (NASDAQ:MCHP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
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. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. 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 Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
Check out our latest analysis for Microchip Technology
How Fast Is Microchip Technology Growing Its Earnings Per Share?
In the last three years Microchip Technology's earnings per share took off; so much so that it's a bit disingenuous to use these figures to try and deduce long term estimates. As a result, we'll zoom in on growth over the last year, instead. Impressively, Microchip Technology's EPS catapulted from US$1.19 to US$3.35, over the last year. Year on year growth of 181% is certainly a sight to behold. That could be a sign that the business has reached a true inflection point.
It's often helpful to take a look at earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. The good news is that Microchip Technology is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 10.5 percentage points to 33%, over the last year. That's great to see, on both counts.
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.
Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of Microchip Technology's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.
Are Microchip Technology Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Owing to the size of Microchip Technology, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a significant proportion of the company. But we are reassured by the fact they have invested in the company. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth US$824m. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.
Should You Add Microchip Technology To Your Watchlist?
Microchip Technology's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. That sort of growth is nothing short of eye-catching, and the large investment held by insiders should certainly brighten the view of the company. At times fast EPS growth is a sign the business has reached an inflection point, so there's a potential opportunity to be had here. So based on this quick analysis, we do think it's worth considering Microchip Technology for a spot on your watchlist. We should say that we've discovered 2 warning signs for Microchip Technology that you should be aware of before investing here.
There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a free list of them here.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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