Should You Be Concerned About Redde plc's (LON:REDD) Earnings Growth?
After reading Redde plc's (LON:REDD) most recent earnings announcement (30 June 2019), I found it useful to look back at how the company has performed in the past and compare this against the latest numbers. As a long-term investor I tend to focus on earnings trend, rather than a single number at one point in time. Also, comparing it against an industry benchmark to understand whether it outperformed, or is simply riding an industry wave, is a crucial aspect. Below is a brief commentary on my key takeaways.
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Commentary On REDD's Past Performance
REDD's trailing twelve-month earnings (from 30 June 2019) of UK£35m has declined by -0.06% compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, this one-year growth rate has been lower than its average earnings growth rate over the past 5 years of 13%, indicating the rate at which REDD is growing has slowed down. Why is this? Let's examine what's transpiring with margins and whether the entire industry is facing the same headwind.
In terms of returns from investment, Redde has invested its equity funds well leading to a 21% return on equity (ROE), above the sensible minimum of 20%. Furthermore, its return on assets (ROA) of 9.0% exceeds the GB Transportation industry of 5.9%, indicating Redde has used its assets more efficiently. And finally, its return on capital (ROC), which also accounts for Redde’s debt level, has increased over the past 3 years from 17% to 22%.
What does this mean?
Though Redde's past data is helpful, it is only one aspect of my investment thesis. Companies that are profitable, but have capricious earnings, can have many factors influencing its business. I recommend you continue to research Redde to get a better picture of the stock by looking at:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for REDD’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for REDD’s outlook.
Financial Health: Are REDD’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the trailing twelve months from 30 June 2019. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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