With EPS Growth And More, Nuvoco Vistas (NSE:NUVOCO) 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. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

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

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Nuvoco Vistas' Improving Profits

In business, profits are a key measure of success; and share prices tend to reflect earnings per share (EPS) performance. Which is why EPS growth is looked upon so favourably. Commendations have to be given in seeing that Nuvoco Vistas grew its EPS from ₹1.37 to ₹7.66, in one short year. When you see earnings grow that quickly, it often means good things ahead for the company.

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. EBIT margins for Nuvoco Vistas remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 5.1% to ₹108b. That's a real positive.

You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

Check out our latest analysis for Nuvoco Vistas

Of course the knack is to find stocks that have their best days in the future, not in the past. You could base your opinion on past performance, of course, but you may also want to check this interactive graph of professional analyst EPS forecasts for Nuvoco Vistas.

Are Nuvoco Vistas Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. Shareholders will be pleased by the fact that insiders own Nuvoco Vistas shares worth a considerable sum. We note that their impressive stake in the company is worth ₹15b. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.

Does Nuvoco Vistas Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Nuvoco Vistas' earnings have taken off in quite an impressive fashion. That EPS growth certainly is attention grabbing, and the large insider ownership only serves to further stoke our interest. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. Based on the sum of its parts, we definitely think its worth watching Nuvoco Vistas very closely. You should always think about risks though. Case in point, we've spotted 1 warning sign for Nuvoco Vistas you should be aware of.

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