On the stock market since 1995, it operates in the world of technology. It has 14,505 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 3% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture.
The gap is $1.2B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
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.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 35% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 123 buys and 91 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 8% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 26/100.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 30/100.
On our five-subject report card, NSIT sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: NSIT 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.