On the stock market since 2007, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 8,300 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 11% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture.
The two sides balance each other out — the picture is neither a safety net nor an alarm.
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 58% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 191% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
It pays out $6.38 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 22% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 2/10.
The weight of investors positioned for a fall can be felt in the market. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, PYTCF sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: PYTCF 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.