On the stock market since 1998, it operates in the world of technology. It has 4,850 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 9% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
If every debt were paid off today, $152.4M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
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.
There is $216.2M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $152.4M would remain.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
It pays out $0.95 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 34 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The stock trades 13% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, SPNS sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: SPNS 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.