On the stock market since 1993, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 9,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 16% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $4.9B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly below the class average.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
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.
The stock trades 44% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 17% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 35 buys and 23 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The average analyst price target is $145 — 73% above today’s price.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 29/100.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 30/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, CHDN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: CHDN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.