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The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But when you pick a company that is really flourishing, you can make more than 100%. For instance the China Overseas Property Holdings Limited (HKG:2669) share price is 141% higher than it was three years ago. How nice for those who held the stock! In the last week shares have slid back 3.6%.
See our latest analysis for China Overseas Property Holdings
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 way to examine how market sentiment has changed over time is to look at the interaction between a company's share price and its earnings per share (EPS).
China Overseas Property Holdings was able to grow its EPS at 51% per year over three years, sending the share price higher. This EPS growth is higher than the 34% average annual increase in the share price. Therefore, it seems the market has moderated its expectations for growth, somewhat.
You can see below how EPS has changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).
We know that China Overseas Property Holdings has improved its bottom line over the last three years, but what does the future have in store? Take a more thorough look at China Overseas Property Holdings's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.
What About Dividends?
As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). The TSR incorporates the value of any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings, along with any dividends, based on the assumption that the dividends are reinvested. So for companies that pay a generous dividend, the TSR is often a lot higher than the share price return. In the case of China Overseas Property Holdings, it has a TSR of 151% for the last 3 years. That exceeds its share price return that we previously mentioned. This is largely a result of its dividend payments!
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that China Overseas Property Holdings rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 51% over the last year. That includes the value of the dividend. That gain actually surpasses the 36% TSR it generated (per year) over three years. These improved returns may hint at some real business momentum, implying that now could be a great time to delve deeper. Is China Overseas Property Holdings cheap compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.