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Is it actually growing, and how fast?
A middle-of-the-pack grower that's turning around. Earnings are outgrowing revenue, a sign of improving margins and operating leverage. Quality of growth is high even if the top line is moderate. The strongest point: after shrinking over the last 3 years, revenue is set to grow 5%/yr from here. The one thing to watch: the company is not profitable yet.
Is the market behind it right now?
Returns across short and long horizons rank poorly versus the market. Momentum offers no support here; the case has to come from other factors. The strongest point: strong recent results. The one thing to watch: the multi-year record is weak.
Are you paying a fair price for it?
A fairly-priced stock. A mix of reasonable multiples and yields without extreme cheapness. Can work in diversified value portfolios, but not a standout bargain. The strongest point: its forward P/E of 15x is 28% below its own 21x historical median P/E. The one thing to watch: free cash flow is negative.
Is the business high-quality and durable?
Business quality is a weak point here. Profitability and capital efficiency lag the market. Better suited to value or turnaround angles than to quality strategies. The strongest point: consensus sees free cash flow climbing from $38M to about $457M over the next 3 years. The one thing to watch: free cash flow is negative.
How does this stock score across Bastion factors?
Billed annually at $249/year $348