Revenue growth
How much more the company sold over the last 12 months than in the 12 months before.
Worked example · a round-number company
Last 12 months$5.0B÷Year before$4.0B− 1 =Growth25.0%How to read it
↑Higher is better. As long as it lasts and doesn't cost too much cash.
Example Co. 25.0%
Under 5%5% to 20%Over 20%
Mature companies often grow under 5%; 20% or more is fast for a large company.
Keep in mind
- Acquisitions, currency and one-off contracts all move it; check the filing before reading it as demand.