On the stock market since 2004, it operates in the world of money and finance. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 9% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
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 165% — the profit kept from each dollar of revenue is the company’s cushion in hard quarters.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 29 buys and 6 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $3.89 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Nothing in the current numbers stands out as a clear risk. Still, no stock is ever risk-free.
On our five-subject report card, CII sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: CII 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.