How Does Primoris Services Corporation's (NASDAQ:PRIM) Earnings Growth Stack Up Against Industry Performance?
After reading Primoris Services Corporation's (NASDAQ:PRIM) latest earnings update (31 March 2019), I found it beneficial to look back at how the company has performed in the past and compare this against the most recent numbers. As a long-term investor I tend to pay attention to earnings trend, rather than a single number at one point in time. I also like to compare against an industry benchmark to understand whether PRIM has outperformed, or whether it is simply riding an industry wave. Below is a brief commentary on my key takeaways.
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Did PRIM's recent earnings growth beat the long-term trend and the industry?
PRIM's trailing twelve-month earnings (from 31 March 2019) of US$79m has jumped 20% compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, this one-year growth rate has exceeded its 5-year annual growth average of 3.5%, indicating the rate at which PRIM is growing has accelerated. What's the driver of this growth? Let's take a look at if it is only due to industry tailwinds, or if Primoris Services has experienced some company-specific growth.
In terms of returns from investment, Primoris Services has fallen short of achieving a 20% return on equity (ROE), recording 14% instead. However, its return on assets (ROA) of 5.9% exceeds the US Construction industry of 5.1%, indicating Primoris Services has used its assets more efficiently. And finally, its return on capital (ROC), which also accounts for Primoris Services’s debt level, has increased over the past 3 years from 10% to 14%.
What does this mean?
Primoris Services's track record can be a valuable insight into its earnings performance, but it certainly doesn't tell the whole story. Positive growth and profitability are what investors like to see in a company’s track record, but how do we properly assess sustainability? I suggest you continue to research Primoris Services to get a more holistic view of the stock by looking at:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for PRIM’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for PRIM’s outlook.
Financial Health: Are PRIM’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 31 March 2019. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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