Here's Why We Think Pentastone Electronics (KOSDAQ:332570) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

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. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Pentastone Electronics (KOSDAQ:332570), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

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How Quickly Is Pentastone Electronics Increasing Earnings Per Share?

The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so you'd expect share price to follow earnings per share (EPS) outcomes eventually. That means EPS growth is considered a real positive by most successful long-term investors. Impressively, Pentastone Electronics has grown EPS by 29% per year, compound, in the last three years. As a general rule, we'd say that if a company can keep up that sort of growth, shareholders will be beaming.

Careful consideration of revenue growth and earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margins can help inform a view on the sustainability of the recent profit growth. Not all of Pentastone Electronics' revenue last year was revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers used in this article might not be the best representation of the underlying business. Pentastone Electronics' EBIT margins have fallen over the last twelve months, but the flat revenue sends a message of stability. While some people may not be too phased, this could be a sticking point for some investors.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

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Pentastone Electronics isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of ₩267b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are Pentastone Electronics Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It's pleasing to see company leaders with putting their money on the line, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners. Shareholders will be pleased by the fact that insiders own Pentastone Electronics shares worth a considerable sum. Holding ₩81b worth of stock in the company is no laughing matter and insiders will be committed in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. At 30% of the company, the co-investment by insiders fosters confidence that management will make long-term focussed decisions.

Is Pentastone Electronics Worth Keeping An Eye On?

You can't deny that Pentastone Electronics 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 Pentastone Electronics' continuing strength. On the balance of its merits, solid EPS growth and company insiders who are aligned with the shareholders would indicate a business that is worthy of further research. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Pentastone Electronics has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

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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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