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The truth is that if you invest for long enough, you're going to end up with some losing stocks. Long term Entertainment Network (India) Limited (NSE:ENIL) shareholders know that all too well, since the share price is down considerably over three years. Unfortunately, they have held through a 57% decline in the share price in that time. And over the last year the share price fell 46%, so we doubt many shareholders are delighted. Furthermore, it's down 19% in about a quarter. That's not much fun for holders.
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While markets are a powerful pricing mechanism, share prices reflect investor sentiment, not just 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 three years that the share price fell, Entertainment Network (India)'s earnings per share (EPS) dropped by 18% each year. The share price decline of 25% is actually steeper than the EPS slippage. So it's likely that the EPS decline has disappointed the market, leaving investors hesitant to buy.
The graphic below depicts how EPS has changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We know that Entertainment Network (India) has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? You could check out this free report showing analyst revenue forecasts.
A Different Perspective
While the broader market lost about 9.0% in the twelve months, Entertainment Network (India) shareholders did even worse, losing 45% (even including dividends). Having said that, it's inevitable that some stocks will be oversold in a falling market. The key is to keep your eyes on the fundamental developments. Unfortunately, last year's performance may indicate unresolved challenges, given that it was worse than the annualised loss of 2.9% over the last half decade. Generally speaking long term share price weakness can be a bad sign, though contrarian investors might want to research the stock in hope of a turnaround. Before forming an opinion on Entertainment Network (India) you might want to consider these 3 valuation metrics.
If you would prefer to check out another company -- one with potentially superior financials -- then do not miss this free list of companies that have proven they can grow earnings.
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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