On the stock market since 1993, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 3,105 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (-3% a year).
If every debt were paid off today, $11.8M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
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.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 35% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
There is $136.1M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $11.8M would remain.
It pays out $1.81 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 9% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 31/100.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 39/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, ETD 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: ETD 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.