Here's Why Tanabe Engineering (TSE:1828) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Simply Wall St · 04/15 02:17

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Tanabe Engineering (TSE:1828), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.

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Tanabe Engineering's Earnings Per Share Are Growing

Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Over the last three years, Tanabe Engineering has grown EPS by 15% per year. That growth rate is fairly good, assuming the company can keep it up.

Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. The good news is that Tanabe Engineering is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 3.2 percentage points to 7.8%, over the last year. Both of which are great metrics to check off for potential growth.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. Click on the chart to see the exact numbers.

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TSE:1828 Earnings and Revenue History April 15th 2025

View our latest analysis for Tanabe Engineering

Tanabe Engineering isn't a huge company, given its market capitalisation of JP¥21b. That makes it extra important to check on its balance sheet strength.

Are Tanabe Engineering Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It should give investors a sense of security owning shares in a company if insiders also own shares, creating a close alignment their interests. Shareholders will be pleased by the fact that insiders own Tanabe Engineering shares worth a considerable sum. Indeed, they hold JP¥2.7b worth of its stock. That shows significant buy-in, and may indicate conviction in the business strategy. As a percentage, this totals to 13% of the shares on issue for the business, an appreciable amount considering the market cap.

Is Tanabe Engineering Worth Keeping An Eye On?

One positive for Tanabe Engineering is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. If that's not enough on its own, there is also the rather notable levels of insider ownership. The combination definitely favoured by investors so consider keeping the company on a watchlist. Of course, just because Tanabe Engineering is growing does not mean it is undervalued. If you're wondering about the valuation, check out this gauge of its price-to-earnings ratio, as compared to its industry.

While opting for stocks without growing earnings and absent insider buying can yield results, for investors valuing these key metrics, here is a carefully selected list of companies in JP with promising growth potential and insider confidence.

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