Is it actually growing, and how fast?
A top-tier grower that's speeding up. Top-tier growth across the board with the forward pace exceeding the past. A textbook fit for aggressive growth and quality-growth strategies. The strongest point: revenue is set to grow 17%/yr over the next 3 years, ahead of most of the market.
Is the market behind it right now?
Returns rank poorly over both the short and long run, and the price is still falling. Momentum is firmly negative — catching this is a bet against the tape, not with it. Wait for a base to form. The one thing to watch: the one-year trend is weak.
Are you paying a fair price for it?
A premium price for a high-quality, fast-growing business. Multiples screen expensive, but quality (76/100) and growth (75/100) rank near the top of the market. This is a pay-up-for-the-business profile, not a broken one — better suited to growth or quality mandates than pure value. The one thing to watch: the valuation leaves little margin of safety, so it leans on growth and quality to deliver.
Is the business high-quality and durable?
A genuinely high-quality business. Profitability and capital efficiency rank well above the market. A solid quality holding, with one or two softer spots to watch. The strongest point: best on net margin at 21%, better than 70% of companies worldwide. The one thing to watch: the operating (EBIT) margin lags the rest of the P&L.
How does this stock score across Bastion factors?
Billed annually at $249/year $348