With EPS Growth And More, Eaton (NYSE:ETN) Makes An Interesting Case
With EPS Growth And More, Eaton (NYSE:ETN) Makes An Interesting Case
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. 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.
对于初学者来说，收购一家向投资者讲述好故事的公司似乎是个好主意（也是一个令人兴奋的前景），即使该公司目前缺乏收入和利润记录。但现实是，当一家公司每年亏损足够长的时间时，其投资者通常会承担亏损的份额。亏损公司可以像资本海绵一样行事，因此投资者应谨慎行事，不要浪费好钱。
So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn't suit, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like Eaton (NYSE:ETN). Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business.
因此，如果这种高风险和高回报的想法不适合，那么你可能会对伊顿（纽约证券交易所代码：ETN）等盈利的成长型公司更感兴趣。现在，这并不是说该公司提供了最好的投资机会，但盈利能力是业务成功的关键因素。
Check out our latest analysis for Eaton
查看我们对伊顿的最新分析
How Fast Is Eaton Growing?
伊顿的增长速度有多快？
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. So it makes sense that experienced investors pay close attention to company EPS when undertaking investment research. Impressively, Eaton has grown EPS by 30% per year, compound, in the last three years. If growth like this continues on into the future, then shareholders will have plenty to smile about.
如果你认为市场的效率甚至含糊不清，那么从长远来看，你预计公司的股价将遵循其每股收益（EPS）的结果。因此，经验丰富的投资者在进行投资研究时密切关注公司的每股收益是有道理的。令人印象深刻的是，在过去三年中，伊顿的每股收益每年复合增长30％。如果这样的增长持续到未来，那么股东们将有很多值得微笑的地方。
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. Eaton shareholders can take confidence from the fact that EBIT margins are up from 14% to 16%, and revenue is growing. Both of which are great metrics to check off for potential growth.
收入增长是可持续增长的重要指标，再加上较高的息税前收益（EBIT）利润率，这是公司保持市场竞争优势的好方法。伊顿股东可以从息税前利润率从14％上升到16％，收入也在增长这一事实中获得信心。这两个指标都是衡量潜在增长的好指标。
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.
在下图中，您可以看到随着时间的推移，该公司的收益和收入是如何增长的。点击图表查看确切数字。
In investing, as in life, the future matters more than the past. So why not check out this free interactive visualization of Eaton's forecast profits?
在投资中，就像在生活中一样，未来比过去更重要。那么，为什么不看看这个伊顿的免费交互式可视化效果呢？ 预测 利润？
Are Eaton Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
伊顿内部人士是否与所有股东保持一致？
We would not expect to see insiders owning a large percentage of a US$96b company like Eaton. But thanks to their investment in the company, it's pleasing to see that there are still incentives to align their actions with the shareholders. Indeed, they have a considerable amount of wealth invested in it, currently valued at US$216m. We note that this amounts to 0.2% of the company, which may be small owing to the sheer size of Eaton but it's still worth mentioning. So despite their percentage holding being low, company management still have plenty of reasons to deliver the best outcomes for investors.
我们预计不会看到内部人士拥有像伊顿这样的960亿美元公司的很大一部分股份。但是，由于他们对公司的投资，令人高兴的是，仍然有激励措施使他们的行动与股东保持一致。事实上，他们有大量的财富投资于此，目前价值2.16亿美元。我们注意到，这相当于该公司的0.2％，由于伊顿的庞大规模，这可能很小，但仍然值得一提。因此，尽管他们的持股比例很低，但公司管理层仍然有充足的理由为投资者带来最佳结果。
Does Eaton Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
伊顿值得在您的关注清单上占有一席之地吗？
If you believe that share price follows earnings per share you should definitely be delving further into Eaton's strong EPS growth. This EPS growth rate is something the company should be proud of, and so it's no surprise that insiders are holding on to a considerable chunk of shares. The growth and insider confidence is looked upon well and so it's worthwhile to investigate further with a view to discern the stock's true value. Now, you could try to make up your mind on Eaton by focusing on just these factors, or you could also consider how its price-to-earnings ratio compares to other companies in its industry.
如果你认为股价跟随每股收益，那么你肯定应该进一步研究伊顿强劲的每股收益增长。这种每股收益增长率是该公司应该引以为豪的，因此，内部人士持有相当一部分股票也就不足为奇了。增长和内部信心备受关注，因此值得进一步调查，以辨别该股的真实价值。现在，你可以尝试通过只关注这些因素来对伊顿下定决心，或者你可以 也 考虑一下其市盈率与业内其他公司的比较。
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 the US with promising growth potential and insider confidence.
虽然选择收益不增长且没有内幕买盘的股票可以产生业绩，但对于估值这些关键指标的投资者来说，以下是精心挑选的具有良好增长潜力和内部信心的美国公司名单。
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
请注意，本文中讨论的内幕交易是指相关司法管辖区内应报告的交易。
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