Yahoo Finance Here's Why I Think Gatekeeper Systems (CVE:GSI) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Some have more dollars than sense, they say, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can easily find investors. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson.
In contrast to all that, I prefer to spend time on companies like Gatekeeper Systems (CVE:GSI), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Even if the shares are fully valued today, most capitalists would recognize its profits as the demonstration of steady value generation. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, but time is often a friend of the profitable company, especially if it is growing.
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How Fast Is Gatekeeper Systems Growing Its Earnings Per Share?
In the last three years Gatekeeper Systems's earnings per share took off like a rocket; fast, and from a low base. So the actual rate of growth doesn't tell us much. Thus, it makes sense to focus on more recent growth rates, instead. Gatekeeper Systems boosted its trailing twelve month EPS from CA$0.017 to CA$0.021, in the last year. I doubt many would complain about that 25% gain.
I like to take a look at earnings before interest and (EBIT) tax margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. Gatekeeper Systems maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 13% to CA$20m. 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.
Since Gatekeeper Systems is no giant, with a market capitalization of CA$47m, so you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects.
Are Gatekeeper Systems Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
As a general rule, I think it worth considering how much the CEO is paid, since unreasonably high rates could be considered against the interests of shareholders. For companies with market capitalizations under CA$249m, like Gatekeeper Systems, the median CEO pay is around CA$205k.
The Gatekeeper Systems CEO received CA$175k in compensation for the year ending . That seems pretty reasonable, especially given its below the median for similar sized companies. CEO compensation is hardly the most important aspect of a company to consider, but when its reasonable that does give me a little more confidence that leadership are looking out for shareholder interests. It can also be a sign of good governance, more generally.
Is Gatekeeper Systems Worth Keeping An Eye On?
As I already mentioned, Gatekeeper Systems is a growing business, which is what I like to see. Not only that, but the CEO is paid quite reasonably, which makes me feel more trusting of the board of directors. So all in all I think it's worth at least considering for your watchlist. However, before you get too excited we've discovered 2 warning signs for Gatekeeper Systems that you should be aware of.
Although Gatekeeper Systems certainly looks good to me, I would like it more if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see insider buying, too, then this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying, could be exactly what you're looking for.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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