Is it actually growing, and how fast?
A top-tier grower that is slowing. Revenue and profit are compounding together at an elite rate. A core holding profile for growth and quality-growth strategies. The strongest point: revenue grew 41%/yr over the last 3 years, ahead of 90% of companies worldwide. The one thing to watch: the pace is cooling.
Is the market behind it right now?
A proven multi-year compounder now in a meaningful pullback well below its 52-week high. This is the classic fork: either a buy-the-dip in an intact uptrend, or the early stage of a trend change. Wait for the short-term slide to stabilise before adding. The strongest point: magnificent long-term results. The one thing to watch: the stock is underperforming over the past month and over three months.
Are you paying a fair price for it?
A premium price for a high-quality, fast-growing business. Multiples screen expensive, but quality (84/100) and growth (98/100) 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 strongest point: its forward P/E of 53x is 26% above that median, and its three-year P/E of 33x is 23% 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. 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 operating margin at 22%, 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