Growth & Profitability
Revenue growth, earnings growth, margins and return on equity — signs of a healthy, expanding business.
In Simple Words
Growth shows whether a company is expanding its sales and profits. Profitability shows how efficiently it turns sales into profit. Both matter: a company can grow fast but lose money, or be profitable but stagnant.
Why It Matters
Sustainable long-term returns usually come from companies that grow profitably over many years.
Key Terms
How fast sales are increasing, usually year-over-year.
Profit divided by the number of shares. EPS growth shows rising profit per share.
Profit kept from each dollar of sales, as a percentage.
Profit generated from shareholders' equity. A measure of efficiency.
How to Interpret It
If revenue grows 30% but margins are shrinking, growth may be bought with discounts that won't last. If ROE is consistently above 15%, the company is usually using capital well.
Beginner Mistakes
- Celebrating revenue growth while ignoring losses.
- Comparing margins across very different industries without context.
Try It Yourself
Find a company's revenue growth, EPS growth and net margin in Warifin. Decide if it is growing profitably.
Key Takeaway
Growth without profit can be fragile; profit without growth can stall. You want both.
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