On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 25 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 21% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture.
Executive selling isn’t always bad news; people sell for personal reasons too. Still, the thin buying side is worth noting.
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.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
Clearly below the class average.
Financial Strength: The capital buffer looks thin next to its class; less room to absorb a rough stretch.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
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 88% — the profit kept from each dollar of revenue is the company’s cushion in hard quarters.
It pays out $2.04 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 33% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 15 sells against just 3 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, PEO sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: PEO 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.