SunPower Corporation (SPWR)

Revenue growth above 20% – Exceptional top-line expansion. Warren Buffett would check if rising costs (e.g., SG&A) are still under control, ensuring profits grow alongside sales.

Gross profit growth above 20% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would verify if increasing margins accompany rising gross profit, not just revenue volume.

EBIT growth above 20% – Outstanding expansion in core profitability. Warren Buffett would confirm if operating margins also improve, not just top-line growth.

Operating income growth above 20% – Elite operational improvement. Warren Buffett would check if margin expansion accompanies this growth.

Net income growth above 25% – Exceptional bottom-line expansion. Benjamin Graham would check if accounting one-offs inflate results.

Negative growth in diluted shares typically benefits existing owners. Benjamin Graham would check the sustainability of buybacks or reduction in option overhang.

OCF growth above 20% – Exceptional cash generation improvement. Warren Buffett might see if the net margin also rises in tandem.

FCF growth above 20% – Very attractive to value investors. Warren Buffett would check if capital expenditures remain sensible to maintain this level.

3Y CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term revenue/share growth. Warren Buffett would see if margins are stable, ensuring profitable expansion.

3Y OCF/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term expansion. Warren Buffett would see if this stems from genuine operational improvements vs. working-capital swings.

3Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would verify if it’s driven by core revenue or temporary cost reductions.

3Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Excellent recent net worth expansion. Warren Buffett would check consistent earnings retention or beneficial buybacks driving this growth.

Negative inventory growth can boost near-term margins if sales remain stable. Benjamin Graham still checks that it’s not from falling demand.