On the stock market since 1992, it operates in the world of technology. It has 19,400 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 13% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $9.0B. 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.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 31% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 19% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 42/100.
On our five-subject report card, ROP 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: ROP 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.