MONETA Money Bank, a.s. (SEP:MONET) shareholders will doubtless be very grateful to see the share price up 33% in the last quarter. But in truth the last year hasn't been good for the share price. The cold reality is that the stock has dropped 20% in one year, under-performing the market.
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To paraphrase Benjamin Graham: Over the short term the market is a voting machine, but over the long term it's a weighing machine. 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.
Unfortunately MONETA Money Bank reported an EPS drop of 27% for the last year. The share price fall of 20% isn't as bad as the reduction in earnings per share. It may have been that the weak EPS was not as bad as some had feared.
The graphic below depicts how EPS has changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on MONETA Money Bank's earnings, revenue and cash flow.
A Different Perspective
The last twelve months weren't great for MONETA Money Bank shares, which performed worse than the market, costing holders 20%. The market shed around 2.0%, no doubt weighing on the stock price. Investors are up over three years, booking 1.3% per year, much better than the more recent returns. The recent sell-off could be an opportunity if the business remains sound, so it may be worth checking the fundamental data for signs of a long-term growth trend. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. For example, we've discovered 2 warning signs for MONETA Money Bank that you should be aware of before investing here.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on CZ exchanges.
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About SEP:MONET
MONETA Money Bank
Provides banking and financial products and services to retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporate clients, and financial and public sector institutions in the Czech Republic.
Flawless balance sheet with acceptable track record.
