Here's Why We Think C. Mer Industries (TLV:CMER) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and 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 can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like C. Mer Industries (TLV:CMER). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.

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How Fast Is C. Mer Industries Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

C. Mer Industries has undergone a massive growth in earnings per share over the last three years. So much so that this three year growth rate wouldn't be a fair assessment of the company's future. As a result, we'll zoom in on growth over the last year, instead. To the delight of shareholders, C. Mer Industries' EPS soared from ₪2.79 to ₪3.54, over the last year. That's a commendable gain of 27%.

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. C. Mer Industries maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 6.5% to ₪690m. That's a real positive.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

Check out our latest analysis for C. Mer Industries

Since C. Mer Industries is no giant, with a market capitalisation of ₪558m, you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.

Are C. Mer Industries Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Theory would suggest that it's an encouraging sign to see high insider ownership of a company, since it ties company performance directly to the financial success of its management. So as you can imagine, the fact that C. Mer Industries insiders own a significant number of shares certainly is appealing. Actually, with 40% of the company to their names, insiders are profoundly invested in the business. Those who are comforted by solid insider ownership like this should be happy, as it implies that those running the business are genuinely motivated to create shareholder value. With that sort of holding, insiders have about ₪224m riding on the stock, at current prices. That's nothing to sneeze at!

Is C. Mer Industries Worth Keeping An Eye On?

You can't deny that C. Mer Industries has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. Further, the high level of insider ownership is impressive and suggests that the management appreciates the EPS growth and has faith in C. Mer Industries' continuing strength. The growth and insider confidence is looked upon well and so it's worthwhile to investigate further with a view to discern the stock's true value. Of course, just because C. Mer Industries is growing does not mean it is undervalued. If you're wondering about the valuation, check out this gauge of its price-to-earnings ratio, as compared to its industry.

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

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