On the stock market since 2011, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 3,600 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 15% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
If every debt were paid off today, $87.4M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Bets Against the Stock: The number of investors betting on a fall stands out.
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 32% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
There is $132.6M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $87.4M would remain.
The company’s market value is 47 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The weight of investors positioned for a fall can be felt in the market. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, GMWKF sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: GMWKF 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.