On the stock market since 1997, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 790 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.
An average decline of 17% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Executive selling isn’t always bad news; people sell for personal reasons too. Still, the thin buying side is worth noting.
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 48% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 12% a year on average.
The price action doesn’t yet back an upward turn.
On our five-subject report card, ESGR sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ESGR 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.