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Here's Why Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Here's Why Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

這就是柯比(紐約證券交易所代碼:KEX)引起投資者注意的原因
Simply Wall St ·  05/22 18:54

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital - so investors should be cautious that they're not throwing good money after bad.

許多投資者,尤其是那些沒有經驗的投資者,通常會購買有好故事的公司的股票,即使這些公司虧損。有時,這些故事可能會給投資者的思想蒙上陰影,導致他們用自己的情感進行投資,而不是根據良好的公司基本面的優點進行投資。虧損的公司可以像海綿一樣爭奪資本,因此投資者應謹慎行事,不要一筆又一筆地投入好錢。

Despite being in the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, many investors still adopt a more traditional strategy; buying shares in profitable companies like Kirby (NYSE:KEX). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.

儘管處於科技股藍天投資時代,但許多投資者仍然採用更傳統的策略:購買柯比(紐約證券交易所代碼:KEX)等盈利公司的股票。現在,這並不是說該公司提供了最好的投資機會,但盈利能力是業務成功的關鍵因素。

Kirby's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

柯比的每股收益正在增長

If a company can keep growing earnings per share (EPS) long enough, its share price should eventually follow. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Recognition must be given to the that Kirby has grown EPS by 54% per year, over the last three years. While that sort of growth rate isn't sustainable for long, it certainly catches the eye of prospective investors.

如果一家公司能夠在足夠長的時間內保持每股收益(EPS)的增長,那麼其股價最終應該會緊隨其後。這使得每股收益的增長對任何公司來說都是一種有吸引力的品質。必須認識到,在過去三年中,柯比的每股收益每年增長54%。儘管這種增長率不能長期持續下去,但它無疑引起了潛在投資者的注意。

Careful consideration of revenue growth and earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margins can help inform a view on the sustainability of the recent profit growth. Kirby shareholders can take confidence from the fact that EBIT margins are up from 7.9% to 12%, and revenue is growing. That's great to see, on both counts.

仔細考慮收入增長和息稅前收益(EBIT)利潤率有助於爲近期利潤增長的可持續性提供信息。柯比股東可以從息稅前利潤率從7.9%上升到12%,收入也在增長這一事實中獲得信心。無論從哪個方面來看,都很高興看到。

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

下圖顯示了該公司的收入和收入隨着時間的推移是如何發展的。要查看實際數字,請單擊圖表。

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NYSE:KEX Earnings and Revenue History May 22nd 2024
紐約證券交易所:交易所收益和收入歷史記錄 2024 年 5 月 22 日

Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of Kirby's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.

幸運的是,我們可以獲得分析師對柯比的預測 將來 利潤。你可以不看就自己做預測,也可以看看專業人士的預測。

Are Kirby Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

柯比內部人士是否與所有股東保持一致?

Since Kirby has a market capitalisation of US$6.9b, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a large percentage of shares. But we are reassured by the fact they have invested in the company. Holding US$59m worth of stock in the company is no laughing matter and insiders will be committed in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. This should keep them focused on creating long term value for shareholders.

由於柯比的市值爲69億美元,我們預計內部人士不會持有很大比例的股票。但是他們投資了該公司,這讓我們感到放心。持有該公司價值5900萬美元的股票不是笑話,內部人士將致力於爲股東帶來最佳業績。這應該使他們專注於爲股東創造長期價值。

Is Kirby Worth Keeping An Eye On?

柯比值得關注嗎?

Kirby's earnings have taken off in quite an impressive fashion. This level of EPS growth does wonders for attracting investment, and the large insider investment in the company is just the cherry on top. At times fast EPS growth is a sign the business has reached an inflection point, so there's a potential opportunity to be had here. Based on the sum of its parts, we definitely think its worth watching Kirby very closely. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Kirby you should know about.

柯比的收入以令人印象深刻的方式騰飛。這種每股收益的增長水平爲吸引投資創造了奇蹟,而對該公司的巨額內部投資只是頭等大事。有時,每股收益的快速增長表明業務已經到了轉折點,因此這裏有潛在的機會。從各部分的總和來看,我們絕對認爲值得密切關注 Kirby。那風險呢?每家公司都有它們,我們發現了一個你應該知道的Kirby警告標誌。

Although Kirby certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with more skin in the game, then check out this handpicked selection of companies that not only boast of strong growth but have strong insider backing.

儘管柯比看起來確實不錯,但如果內部人士買入股票,它可能會吸引更多的投資者。如果你想看到擁有更多風險的公司,那麼看看這些精心挑選的公司,這些公司不僅擁有強勁的增長,而且有強大的內部支持。

Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.

請注意,本文中討論的內幕交易是指相關司法管轄區內應報告的交易。

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Simply Wall St的這篇文章本質上是籠統的。我們僅使用公正的方法根據歷史數據和分析師的預測提供評論,我們的文章無意作爲財務建議。它不構成買入或賣出任何股票的建議,也沒有考慮到您的目標或財務狀況。我們的目標是爲您提供由基本數據驅動的長期重點分析。請注意,我們的分析可能不考慮最新的價格敏感型公司公告或定性材料。簡而言之,華爾街沒有持有任何上述股票的頭寸。

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