Should You Be Adding Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) (DSM:QIIK) To Your Watchlist Today?

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. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.

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 Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) (DSM:QIIK). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

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Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C)'s Earnings Per Share Are Growing

If you believe that markets are even vaguely efficient, then over the long term you'd expect a company's share price to follow its earnings per share (EPS) outcomes. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) managed to grow EPS by 9.2% per year, over three years. That growth rate is fairly good, assuming the company can keep it up.

It's often helpful to take a look at earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. It's noted that Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C)'s revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort our analysis of its margins. EBIT margins for Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) remained fairly unchanged over the last year, however the company should be pleased to report its revenue growth for the period of 18% to ر.ق3.6b. 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.

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Are Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

It's a necessity that company leaders act in the best interest of shareholders and so insider investment always comes as a reassurance to the market. So it is good to see that Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) insiders have a significant amount of capital invested in the stock. Notably, they have an enviable stake in the company, worth ر.ق546m. This suggests that leadership will be very mindful of shareholders' interests when making decisions!

Does Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

One positive for Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. For those who are looking for a little more than this, the high level of insider ownership enhances our enthusiasm for this growth. These two factors are a huge highlight for the company which should be a strong contender your watchlists. Even so, be aware that Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) is showing 1 warning sign in our investment analysis , you should know about...

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