GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA-ADR (NASDAQ:GGAL) surfaced in our CANSLIM-based screen due to its notable earnings growth, solid relative strength, and favorable institutional ownership levels. The Argentine financial services firm has demonstrated impressive recent performance, making it a potential candidate for growth-focused investors. Below, we examine how GGAL aligns with key CANSLIM criteria.
Key CANSLIM Criteria Met by GGAL
Earnings Growth (C & A):
Quarterly EPS growth stands at 639.3%, far exceeding the CANSLIM threshold of 20%.
Revenue growth for the same period is 31.9%, also above the 25% minimum.
Three-year EPS growth is 259.2%, showcasing sustained profitability.
Return on Equity (A):
GGAL’s ROE of 31.6% is well above the 10% benchmark, indicating efficient capital use.
Relative Strength (L):
With a relative strength score of 95.6, GGAL outperforms nearly 96% of the market.
Institutional Sponsorship (I):
Institutional ownership is 49.9%, below the 85% ceiling, suggesting room for further institutional interest.
Debt Management (S):
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 reflects a balanced approach to leverage.
Technical and Fundamental Snapshot
Technical Rating (8/10): GGAL shows a strong long-term uptrend, trading near the upper end of its 52-week range. Recent consolidation suggests a potential breakout opportunity.
Fundamental Rating (2/10): While growth metrics are robust, concerns around profitability margins and future earnings projections temper the overall score.
This is not investment advice. The observations here are based on data available at the time of writing. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.