Is it actually growing, and how fast?
A middle-of-the-pack grower. 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: earnings are set to grow faster than sales, so margins should widen. The one thing to watch: the long-term outlook is only average.
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 multi-year record is weak.
Are you paying a fair price for it?
Valuation is a weak point here. Multiples look stretched and income yield is weak versus peers. This profile is a poor fit for value strategies, so growth or quality angles may work better. The one thing to watch: the earnings multiple is high.
Is the business high-quality and durable?
Business quality is a weak point here. Debt is high relative to earnings and overall quality is below the market. Balance-sheet risk is the main watch-item. The one thing to watch: the net margin lags the rest of the P&L.
How does this stock score across Bastion factors?
Billed annually at $249/year $348