On the stock market since 1987, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 160,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 93% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly below the class average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
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.
Executive Buying: The trades send no strong signal of confidence.
The stock trades 25% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 30% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $35.80 — 41% above today’s price.
This stock swings about 2.3 times as much as the market average. Big rallies — and big drops — can both happen fast.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 16/100.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 35/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, CCL sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: CCL is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.