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CSW (CSW): 3 Reasons We Love This Stock

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CSW has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.3% to $305.31 per share while the index has gained 13%.

Is CSW a buy right now? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Why Are We Positive On CSW?

With over two centuries of combined operations manufacturing and supplying, CSW (NASDAQ: CSW) offers special chemicals, coatings, sealants, and lubricants for various industries.

1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum

A company’s long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Over the last five years, CSW grew its sales at an incredible 20.6% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth surpassed the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

CSW Quarterly Revenue

2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

CSW’s EPS grew at an astounding 23.4% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 20.6% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

CSW Trailing 12-Month EPS (Non-GAAP)

3. Excellent Free Cash Flow Margin Boosts Reinvestment Potential

If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.

CSW has shown terrific cash profitability, putting it in an advantageous position to invest in new products, return capital to investors, and consolidate the market during industry downturns. The company’s free cash flow margin was among the best in the industrials sector, averaging 15.6% over the last five years.

CSW Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons why CSW is a cream-of-the-crop industrials company, but at $305.31 per share (or 26.9× forward P/E), is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .

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