If You Had Bought Real Matters (TSE:REAL) Stock Three Years Ago, You Could Pocket A 133% Gain Today

Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 28% in the last quarter. But in three years the returns have been great. The share price marched upwards over that time, and is now 133% higher than it was. So the recent fall in the share price should be viewed in that context. The thing to consider is whether the underlying business is doing well enough to support the current price.

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To quote Buffett, 'Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace...' One imperfect but simple way to consider how the market perception of a company has shifted is to compare the change in the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price movement.

During three years of share price growth, Real Matters moved from a loss to profitability. Given the importance of this milestone, it's not overly surprising that the share price has increased strongly.

You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).

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. Dive deeper into the earnings by checking this interactive graph of Real Matters' earnings, revenue and cash flow.

A Different Perspective

Pleasingly, Real Matters' total shareholder return last year was 64%. So this year's TSR was actually better than the three-year TSR (annualized) of 33%. The improving returns to shareholders suggests the stock is becoming more popular with time. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Take risks, for example - Real Matters has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on CA exchanges.

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