If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) Presents An Opportunity

It’s common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses. Loss making companies can act like a sponge for capital – so investors should be cautious that they’re not throwing good money after bad.

If this kind of company isn’t your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH). Even if this company is fairly valued by the market, investors would agree that generating consistent profits will continue to provide Camping World Holdings with the means to add long-term value to shareholders.

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Camping World Holdings’ Improving Profits

Over the last three years, Camping World Holdings has grown earnings per share (EPS) at as impressive rate from a relatively low point, resulting in a three year percentage growth rate that isn’t particularly indicative of expected future performance. As a result, we’ll zoom in on growth over the last year, instead. Camping World Holdings’ EPS shot up from US$4.72 to US$6.26; a result that’s bound to keep shareholders happy. That’s a commendable gain of 33%.

Careful consideration of revenue growth and earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margins can help inform a view on the sustainability of the recent profit growth. Not all of Camping World Holdings’ revenue this year is revenue from operations, so keep in mind the revenue and margin numbers used in this article might not be the best representation of the underlying business. While we note Camping World Holdings achieved similar EBIT margins to last year, revenue grew by a solid 17% to US$7.0b. That’s encouraging news for the company!

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

While we live in the present moment, there’s little doubt that the future matters most in the investment decision process. So why not check this interactive chart depicting future EPS estimates, for Camping World Holdings?

Are Camping World Holdings Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It’s said that there’s no smoke without fire. For investors, insider buying is often the smoke that indicates which stocks could set the market alight. This view is based on the possibility that stock purchases signal bullishness on behalf of the buyer. Of course, we can never be sure what insiders are thinking, we can only judge their actions.

It’s good to see Camping World Holdings insiders walking the walk, by spending US$384k on shares in just twelve months. When you contrast that with the complete lack of sales, it’s easy for shareholders to be brimming with joyful expectancy. It is also worth noting that it was Independent Director K. Schickli who made the biggest single purchase, worth US$284k, paying US$28.50 per share.

On top of the insider buying, it’s good to see that Camping World Holdings insiders have a valuable investment in the business. With a whopping US$62m worth of shares as a group, insiders have plenty riding on the company’s success. That’s certainly enough to let shareholders know that management will be very focussed on long term growth.

Is Camping World Holdings Worth Keeping An Eye On?

If you believe that share price follows earnings per share you should definitely be delving further into Camping World Holdings’ strong EPS growth. Furthermore, company insiders have been adding to their significant stake in the company. Astute investors will want to keep this stock on watch. We don’t want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 3 warning signs for Camping World Holdings (2 shouldn’t be ignored!) that you need to be mindful of.

There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. So if you like the sound of Camping World Holdings, you’ll probably love this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying.

Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.

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