On the stock market since 2000, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 9,985 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 44% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The stock trades 42% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 13% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 5 buys and 0 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The average analyst price target is $60.50 — 45% above today’s price.
Nothing in the current numbers stands out as a clear risk. Still, no stock is ever risk-free.
On our five-subject report card, GGAL sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: GGAL 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.