Interested In Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. (BIT:DAN)? Here’s What Its Recent Performance Looks Like
Measuring Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.’s (BIT:DAN) track record of past performance is a useful exercise for investors. It enables us to understand whether or not the company has met or exceed expectations, which is an insightful signal for future performance. Today I will assess DAN’s recent performance announced on 30 June 2018 and weigh these figures against its long-term trend and industry movements.
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Were DAN’s earnings stronger than its past performances and the industry?
DAN’s trailing twelve-month earnings (from 30 June 2018) of €58m has jumped 16% compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, this one-year growth rate has exceeded its 5-year annual growth average of -26%, indicating the rate at which DAN is growing has accelerated. What’s the driver of this growth? Well, let’s take a look at whether it is only attributable to an industry uplift, or if Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche has experienced some company-specific growth.
In terms of returns from investment, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche has fallen short of achieving a 20% return on equity (ROE), recording 3.1% instead. Furthermore, its return on assets (ROA) of 1.2% is below the IT Machinery industry of 4.2%, indicating Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche’s are utilized less efficiently. And finally, its return on capital (ROC), which also accounts for Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche’s debt level, has declined over the past 3 years from 7.0% to 4.7%.
What does this mean?
Though Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche’s past data is helpful, it is only one aspect of my investment thesis. Recent positive growth isn’t always indicative of a continued optimistic outlook. There may be variables that are influencing the industry as a whole, thus the high industry growth rate over the same time period. I recommend you continue to research Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche to get a better picture of the stock by looking at:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for DAN’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for DAN’s outlook.
Financial Health: Are DAN’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 2018. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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