I like to see top-line growth as an indication that growth is sustainable, and I look for a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin to point to a competitive moat (though some companies with low margins also have moats). I note that Dime Community Bancshares's revenue from operations was lower than its revenue in the last twelve months, so that could distort my analysis of its margins. While we note Dime Community Bancshares's EBIT margins were flat over the last year, revenue grew by a solid 128% to US$393m. That's progress.