On the stock market since 1981, it operates in the world of technology. It has 38 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (4% a year).
If every debt were paid off today, $10.6M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
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.
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.
There is $10.6M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $10.6M would remain.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 15 buys and 13 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.16 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 89 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, ELSE 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: ELSE 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.