Is it actually growing, and how fast?
A middle-of-the-pack grower. Dependable mid-pace growth without extremes. A reasonable fit for balanced growth strategies, less so for pure high-growth mandates. The strongest point: revenue grew 12%/yr over the last 3 years, ahead of 70% of companies worldwide.
Is the market behind it right now?
Horizons disagree or sit near the middle of the pack. Momentum investors may want a clearer trend before sizing up. The strongest point: it's up 26% over the past year, but 15% below its 52-week high.
Are you paying a fair price for it?
A premium price for a high-quality business. Multiples screen expensive, but quality (83/100) ranks 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 strongest point: its forward P/E of 24x is 12% below that median, and its three-year P/E of 22x is 18% below. 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. High margins and strong returns on capital. A core fit for quality and quality-growth strategies. The strongest point: best on operating margin at 21%, better than 70% of companies worldwide. The one thing to watch: the free cash flow margin lags the rest of the P&L.
How does this stock score across Bastion factors?
Billed annually at $249/year $348