Gorman-Rupp trades at $44.78 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 24.9% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 22.6%.
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Why Does GRC Stock Spark Debate?
Powering fluid dynamics since 1934, Gorman-Rupp (NYSE:GRC) has evolved from its Ohio origins into a global manufacturer and seller of pumps and pump systems.
Two Things to Like:
1. Surging Backlog Locks In Future Sales
Investors interested in Gas and Liquid Handling companies should track backlog in addition to reported revenue. This metric shows the value of outstanding orders that have not yet been executed or delivered, giving visibility into Gorman-Rupp’s future revenue streams.
Gorman-Rupp’s backlog punched in at $234.2 million in the latest quarter, and over the last two years, its year-on-year growth averaged 12.7%. This performance was impressive and shows the company has a robust sales pipeline because it is accumulating more orders than it can fulfill. Its growth also suggests that customers are committing to Gorman-Rupp for the long term, enhancing the business’s predictability. 
2. EPS Increasing Steadily
We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.
Gorman-Rupp’s solid 11.5% annual EPS growth over the last five years aligns with its revenue performance. This tells us its incremental sales were profitable.
One Reason to be Careful:
Projected Revenue Growth Is Slim
Forecasted revenues by Wall Street analysts signal a company’s potential. Predictions may not always be accurate, but accelerating growth typically boosts valuation multiples and stock prices while slowing growth does the opposite.
Over the next 12 months, sell-side analysts expect Gorman-Rupp’s revenue to rise by 4.3%. Although this projection suggests its newer products and services will spur better top-line performance, it is still below average for the sector. At least the company is tracking well in other measures of financial health.
Final Judgment
Gorman-Rupp’s positive characteristics outweigh the negatives, but at $44.78 per share (or 20.1× 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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