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IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited (NSE:IOLCP) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 16% in the last quarter. But over five years returns have been remarkably great. In that time, the share price has soared some 532% higher! Arguably, the recent fall is to be expected after such a strong rise. Of course what matters most is whether the business can improve itself sustainably, thus justifying a higher price.
Anyone who held for that rewarding ride would probably be keen to talk about it.
See our latest analysis for IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.
During the last half decade, IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals became profitable. Sometimes, the start of profitability is a major inflection point that can signal fast earnings growth to come, which in turn justifies very strong share price gains.
The image below shows how EPS has tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).
We know that IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has improved its bottom line over the last three years, but what does the future have in store? It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on how its financial position has changed over time.
A Different Perspective
It's good to see that IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 67% in the last twelve months. That gain is better than the annual TSR over five years, which is 45%. Therefore it seems like sentiment around the company has been positive lately. Given the share price momentum remains strong, it might be worth taking a closer look at the stock, lest you miss an opportunity. Is IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals cheap compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
But note: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with past earnings growth (and further growth forecast).
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on IN exchanges.
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