On the stock market since 1996, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 163 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
Average growth of 11% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
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.
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.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
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.
It pays out $0.56 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 14 sells against just 4 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, PROV 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: PROV 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.