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Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) shareholders have seen the share price descend 14% over the month. But that doesn't change the reality that over twelve months the stock has done really well. To wit, it had solidly beat the market, up 47%.
Check out our latest analysis for Japfa
While the efficient markets hypothesis continues to be taught by some, it has been proven that markets are over-reactive dynamic systems, and investors are not always rational. 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).
During the last year Japfa saw its earnings per share (EPS) increase strongly. This remarkable growth rate may not be sustainable, but it is still impressive. So we're unsurprised to see the share price gaining ground. To us, inflection points like this are the best time to take a close look at a stock.
The graphic below depicts how EPS has changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We know that Japfa has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? If you're interested, you could check this free report showing consensus revenue forecasts.
What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?
We've already covered Japfa's share price action, but we should also mention its total shareholder return (TSR). The TSR is a return calculation that accounts for the value of cash dividends (assuming that any dividend received was reinvested) and the calculated value of any discounted capital raisings and spin-offs. Dividends have been really beneficial for Japfa shareholders, and that cash payout contributed to why its TSR of 49%, over the last year, is better than the share price return.
A Different Perspective
Pleasingly, Japfa's total shareholder return last year was 49%. That's including the dividend. That gain actually surpasses the 5.2% TSR it generated (per year) over three years. Given the track record of solid returns over varying time frames, it might be worth putting Japfa on your watchlist. Is Japfa cheap compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
Of course Japfa may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of growth stocks.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on SG exchanges.
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