On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of energy. It has 5,165 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 10% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $2.3B. 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.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
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.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 30 buys and 20 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $2.00 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 11% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The stock trades 10% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, DINO sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: DINO 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.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.