Detection Technology Oyj (HEL:DETEC): A Fundamentally Attractive Investment
Building up an investment case requires looking at a stock holistically. Today I've chosen to put the spotlight on Detection Technology Oyj (HEL:DETEC) due to its excellent fundamentals in more than one area. DETEC is a financially-healthy company with an impressive track record and a excellent growth outlook. Below is a brief commentary on these key aspects. For those interested in digging a bit deeper into my commentary, read the full report on Detection Technology Oyj here.
Flawless balance sheet with reasonable growth potential
DETEC is expected to churn out cash in the short term, with its operating cash flow predicted to expand at a triple-digit growth rate. This underlies the notable 26% return on equity over the next few years leading up to 2022. DETEC delivered a satisfying double-digit returns of 27% in the most recent year. Not surprisingly, DETEC outperformed its industry which returned 24%, giving us more conviction of the company's capacity to drive bottom-line growth going forward.
DETEC's strong financial health means that all of its upcoming liability payments are able to be met by its current cash and short-term investment holdings. This implies that DETEC manages its cash and cost levels well, which is a key determinant of the company’s health. DETEC's has produced operating cash levels of 0.3x total debt over the past year, which implies that DETEC's management has put its borrowings into good use by generating enough cash to cover a sufficient portion of borrowings.
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For Detection Technology Oyj, I've put together three fundamental factors you should further examine:
Valuation: What is DETEC worth today? Is the stock undervalued, even when its growth outlook is factored into its intrinsic value? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether DETEC is currently mispriced by the market.
Dividend Income vs Capital Gains: Does DETEC return gains to shareholders through reinvesting in itself and growing earnings, or redistribute a decent portion of earnings as dividends? Our historical dividend yield visualization quickly tells you what your can expect from DETEC as an investment.
Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of DETEC? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!
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