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Attractive stocks have exceptional fundamentals. In the case of ATOSS Software AG (ETR:AOF), there's is a financially-sound company with a strong history and a excellent growth outlook. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. For those interested in digging a bit deeper into my commentary, take a look at the report on ATOSS Software here.
Flawless balance sheet with solid track record and pays a dividend
Over the past year, AOF has grown its earnings by 22%, with its most recent figure exceeding its annual average over the past five years. This illustrates a strong track record, leading to a satisfying return on equity of 68%. which is what investors like to see!
AOF'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 suggests prudent control over cash and cost by management, which is a crucial insight into the health of the company. Investors should not worry about AOF’s debt levels because the company has none! It has only utilized funding from its equity capital to run the business, which is typically normal for a small-cap company. AOF has plenty of financial flexibility, without debt obligations to meet in the short term, as well as the headroom to raise debt should it need to in the future.
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For ATOSS Software, there are three essential aspects you should look at:
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Valuation: What is AOF 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 AOF is currently mispriced by the market.
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Dividend Income vs Capital Gains: Does AOF 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 AOF as an investment.
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Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of AOF? 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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