Yahoo Finance Pureprofile (ASX:PPL) delivers shareholders impressive 187% return over 1 year, surging 20% in the last week alone
When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. For example, the Pureprofile Ltd (ASX:PPL) share price had more than doubled in just one year - up 187%. Better yet, the share price has risen 20% in the last week. Having said that, the longer term returns aren't so impressive, with stock gaining just 25% in three years.
On the back of a solid 7-day performance, let's check what role the company's fundamentals have played in driving long term shareholder returns.
See our latest analysis for Pureprofile
To paraphrase Benjamin Graham: Over the short term the market is a voting machine, but over the long term it's a weighing machine. One imperfect but simple way to consider how the market perception of a company has shifted is to compare the change in the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price movement.
During the last year Pureprofile grew its earnings per share, moving from a loss to a profit.
We think the growth looks very prospective, so we're not surprised the market liked it too. Generally speaking the profitability inflection point is a great time to research a company closely, lest you miss an opportunity to profit.
You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
It is of course excellent to see how Pureprofile has grown profits over the years, but the future is more important for shareholders. Take a more thorough look at Pureprofile's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that Pureprofile shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 187% over one year. Notably the five-year annualised TSR loss of 12% per year compares very unfavourably with the recent share price performance. The long term loss makes us cautious, but the short term TSR gain certainly hints at a brighter future. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 4 warning signs with Pureprofile (at least 1 which is concerning) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on AU exchanges.
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