On the stock market since 1993, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 1,386 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (-2% a year).
If every debt were paid off today, $151.9M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
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 17% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
There is $230.5M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $151.9M would remain.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 47 buys and 17 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The average analyst price target is $50.00 — 26% above today’s price.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 4% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, MOV 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: MOV 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.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.