On the stock market since 1992, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 276 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 14% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
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.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
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.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 51% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 10% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 3 buys and 0 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The company’s market value is 37 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 42/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, ELA 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: ELA 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.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.