For beginners, it can be a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it doesn’t currently have a track record of revenue and profit. Sometimes these stories can cloud investors’ minds and cause them to invest based on their emotions rather than the company’s strong fundamentals. A loss-making company has yet to prove itself with profits, and at some point the inflow of outside capital may dry up.
In contrast, many investors prefer to focus on companies such as AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP), which not only generates revenue but also profits. Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that AppLovin still has the opportunity to create long-term value for shareholders by generating consistent profits.
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AppLovins profits rise
In business, profits are an important measure of success; and stock prices usually reflect the trend in earnings per share (EPS). Therefore, a rising EPS is considered a good sign by many prospective investors. It is impressive that AppLovin’s EPS has increased from $0.054 to $2.46 in just one year. Although it is difficult to sustain growth at this level, it is a good sign for the company’s future prospects. This could indicate that the company has reached an inflection point.
A careful look at revenue growth and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins can help assess the sustainability of recent earnings growth. AppLovin shareholders can take comfort in the fact that EBIT margins have increased from 9.9% to 30% and revenue is growing, both of which are great metrics to check off for potential growth.
In the following graphic you can see the company’s sales and profit development. Click on the image to get more details.
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Are AppLovin insiders on the same page as all shareholders?
It’s often a good sign when insiders own a large portion of the shares outstanding. Their incentives are then aligned with those of investors and there is less chance of a sudden sell-off that would impact the share price. Therefore, we’re pleased to report that insiders at AppLovin own a significant portion of the company. With 38% of the company, insiders have a lot riding on the share price’s performance. Those who feel reassured by such solid insider ownership should be happy, because it implies that those in charge of the company are truly motivated to grow shareholder value at the current share price. That’s an incredible endorsement from them.
Does AppLovin deserve a spot on your watchlist?
AppLovin’s earnings per share have been soaring, growth rates are sky-high. This EPS growth is doing wonders for attracting investment, and the large insider investments in the company are just the icing on the cake. The hope, of course, is that the strong growth represents a fundamental improvement in the business economics. So, based on this brief analysis, we think AppLovin is worth considering for a place on your watchlist. However, you should always think about the risks. Case in point: We discovered 2 warning signs for AppLovin You should be aware.
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