On the stock market since 2012, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 3,457 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 20% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The gap is $3.6B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
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% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
It pays out $0.93 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 0% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The company’s market value is 37 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, GRPTF sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: GRPTF 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.