Here's Why We Think DoubleVerify Holdings (NYSE:DV) Is Well Worth Watching
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.
In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like DoubleVerify Holdings (NYSE:DV), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide DoubleVerify Holdings with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.
See our latest analysis for DoubleVerify Holdings
How Quickly Is DoubleVerify Holdings Increasing Earnings Per Share?
If a company can keep growing earnings per share (EPS) long enough, its share price should eventually follow. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. It certainly is nice to see that DoubleVerify Holdings has managed to grow EPS by 24% per year over three years. As a result, we can understand why the stock trades on a high multiple of trailing twelve month earnings.
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. The good news is that DoubleVerify Holdings is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 8.4 percentage points to 15%, over the last year. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book.
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.
While we live in the present moment, there's little doubt that the future matters most in the investment decision process. So why not check this interactive chart depicting future EPS estimates, for DoubleVerify Holdings?
Are DoubleVerify Holdings Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Since DoubleVerify Holdings has a market capitalisation of US$6.4b, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a large percentage of shares. But we do take comfort from the fact that they are investors in the company. Notably, they have an enviable stake in the company, worth US$350m. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.
Is DoubleVerify Holdings Worth Keeping An Eye On?
You can't deny that DoubleVerify Holdings has grown its earnings per share at a very impressive rate. That's attractive. This EPS growth rate is something the company should be proud of, and so it's no surprise that insiders are holding on to a considerable chunk of shares. 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. If you think DoubleVerify Holdings might suit your style as an investor, you could go straight to its annual report, or you could first check our discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation for the company.
There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a free list of them here.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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