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While YOC AG (ETR:YOC) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had particularly good run recently, with the share price falling 10% in the last quarter. But in stark contrast, the returns over the last half decade have impressed. It's fair to say most would be happy with 291% the gain in that time. Generally speaking the long term returns will give you a better idea of business quality than short periods can. The more important question is whether the stock is too cheap or too expensive today.
So let's investigate and see if the longer term performance of the company has been in line with the underlying business' progress.
See our latest analysis for YOC
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 flawed but reasonable way to assess how sentiment around a company has changed is to compare the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price.
During five years of share price growth, YOC achieved compound earnings per share (EPS) growth of 60% per year. This EPS growth is higher than the 31% average annual increase in the share price. So one could conclude that the broader market has become more cautious towards the stock.
The image below shows how EPS has tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).
We're pleased to report that the CEO is remunerated more modestly than most CEOs at similarly capitalized companies. But while CEO remuneration is always worth checking, the really important question is whether the company can grow earnings going forward. Before buying or selling a stock, we always recommend a close examination of historic growth trends, available here..
A Different Perspective
We're pleased to report that YOC shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 29% over one year. Having said that, the five-year TSR of 31% a year, is even better. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand YOC better, we need to consider many other factors. Take risks, for example - YOC has 2 warning signs (and 1 which can't be ignored) we think you should know about.
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 German exchanges.
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