On the stock market since 1995, it operates in the world of raw materials. It has 1 employee. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 8% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
If every debt were paid off today, $206K would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
The net profit margin is 15% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
There is $206K in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $206K would remain.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 4% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The company’s market value is 238 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, CAEN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: CAEN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.