Did You Participate In Any Of Vente-Unique.com's (EPA:ALVU) Incredible 349% Return?

While stock picking isn't easy, for those willing to persist and learn, it is possible to buy shares in great companies, and generate wonderful returns. When you buy and hold the right company, the returns can make a huge difference to both you and your family. For example, the Vente-Unique.com SA (EPA:ALVU) share price rocketed moonwards 327% in just one year. On top of that, the share price is up 21% in about a quarter. But this move may well have been assisted by the reasonably buoyant market (up 11% in 90 days). It is also impressive that the stock is up 100% over three years, adding to the sense that it is a real winner.

Check out our latest analysis for Vente-Unique.com

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.

During the last year Vente-Unique.com grew its earnings per share (EPS) by 68%. This EPS growth is significantly lower than the 327% increase in the share price. So it's fair to assume the market has a higher opinion of the business than it a year ago.

You can see below how EPS has changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

We know that Vente-Unique.com has improved its bottom line lately, but is it going to grow revenue? Check if analysts think Vente-Unique.com will grow revenue in the future.

What About Dividends?

As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). Whereas the share price return only reflects the change in the share price, the TSR includes the value of dividends (assuming they were reinvested) and the benefit of any discounted capital raising or spin-off. So for companies that pay a generous dividend, the TSR is often a lot higher than the share price return. We note that for Vente-Unique.com the TSR over the last year was 349%, which is better than the share price return mentioned above. And there's no prize for guessing that the dividend payments largely explain the divergence!

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that Vente-Unique.com rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 349% over the last year. That includes the value of the dividend. That's better than the annualized TSR of 29% over the last three years. 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. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Vente-Unique.com you should know about.

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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 FR exchanges.

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