On the stock market since 2002, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 165 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 27% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
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 20% — the profit kept from each dollar of revenue is the company’s cushion in hard quarters.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 29% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 5 buys and 2 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The weight of investors positioned for a fall can be felt in the market.
On our five-subject report card, FOTB sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: FOTB 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.