With EPS Growth And More, Jadason Enterprises (SGX:J03) Makes An Interesting Case

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. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

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 Jadason Enterprises (SGX:J03). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Jadason Enterprises with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

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How Fast Is Jadason Enterprises Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

In the last three years Jadason Enterprises' 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. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. Jadason Enterprises boosted its trailing twelve month EPS from S$0.00051 to S$0.00063, in the last year. There's little doubt shareholders would be happy with that 23% gain.

One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. Jadason Enterprises maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 2.9% to S$30m. That's encouraging news for the company!

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

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Jadason Enterprises isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of S$21m. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are Jadason Enterprises Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Insider interest in a company always sparks a bit of intrigue and many investors are on the lookout for companies where insiders are putting their money where their mouth is. This view is based on the possibility that stock purchases signal bullishness on behalf of the buyer. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right.

While there was some insider selling, that pales in comparison to the S$2.0m that the CEO & Executive Director, Sze Yat Sung spent acquiring shares. The average price paid was about S$0.013. Big purchases like that are well worth noting, especially for those who like to follow the insider money.

On top of the insider buying, we can also see that Jadason Enterprises insiders own a large chunk of the company. Actually, with 50% of the company to their names, insiders are profoundly invested in the business. This should be a welcoming sign for investors because it suggests that the people making the decisions are also impacted by their choices. Of course, Jadason Enterprises is a very small company, with a market cap of only S$21m. So despite a large proportional holding, insiders only have S$10m worth of stock. That might not be a huge sum but it should be enough to keep insiders motivated!

Is Jadason Enterprises Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Jadason Enterprises is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. Better yet, insiders are significant shareholders, and have been buying more shares. That makes the company a prime candidate for your watchlist - and arguably a research priority. Still, you should learn about the 4 warning signs we've spotted with Jadason Enterprises (including 2 which shouldn't be ignored).

Keen growth investors love to see insider activity. Thankfully, Jadason Enterprises isn't the only one. You can see a a curated list of Singaporean companies which have exhibited consistent growth accompanied by high insider ownership.

Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.

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