On the stock market since 2003, it operates in the world of money and finance. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 12% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
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.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 38% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 66% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
It pays out $0.74 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew only 2% a year on average. At this size, speeding back up is not easy.
Since the drop from its peak, buyer appetite hasn’t come back. Council score: 3/10.
On our five-subject report card, FTF sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: FTF 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.