On the stock market since 2011, it operates in electricity, water and gas. It has 139 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 12% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
If every debt were paid off today, $203.9M 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.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
The stock trades 51% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 17% a year on average.
There is $212.7M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $203.9M would remain.
It pays out $0.30 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Costs swallow the gains that sales growth brings in.
On our five-subject report card, GNE 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: GNE 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.