What a time it’s been for American Superconductor. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 186%, reaching $55.01 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
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Why Is American Superconductor a Good Business?
Founded in 1987, American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) has shifted from superconductor research to developing power systems, adapting to changing energy grid needs and naval technology requirements.
1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum
A company’s long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Thankfully, American Superconductor’s 29% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was incredible. Its growth beat the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.
2. Increasing Free Cash Flow Margin Juices Financials
If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.
As you can see below, American Superconductor’s margin expanded by 24.2 percentage points over the last five years. American Superconductor’s free cash flow margin for the trailing 12 months was 10.2%.
3. New Investments Bear Fruit as ROIC Jumps
ROIC, or return on invested capital, is a metric showing how much operating profit a company generates relative to the money it has raised (debt and equity).
We like to invest in businesses with high returns, but the trend in a company’s ROIC is what often surprises the market and moves the stock price. Over the last few years, American Superconductor’s ROIC has increased. This is a good sign, but we recognize its lack of profitable growth during the COVID era was the primary reason for the change.
Final Judgment
These are just a few reasons why American Superconductor ranks highly on our list, and with the recent surge, the stock trades at 96× forward P/E (or $55.01 per share). Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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